Intel Core i3-12100TE vs MediaTek MT6735

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-12100TE or Intel Core i3-12100TE – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-12100TE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment --
12 Generation --
Intel Core i3-12100TE Name MediaTek MT6735
Intel Core i3 Family
Intel Core i 12000 Group
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100TE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100TE is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 Threads --
normal Core architecture --
No Overclocking No
2.1 GHz Frequency None
4x Golden Cove Cores None
4 CPU Cores --
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The MediaTek MT6735 does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Q1/2021 Release date --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels --
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
69 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
Q1/2022 Release date --
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake S Architecture --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
10 nm Technology --
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
5.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions
125 $ Release price --
LGA 1700 Socket
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
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