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.
12 Generation --
Intel Core i3 Family
Intel Core i 12000 Group
Intel Core i3-12100TE Name MediaTek MT6735
Desktop / Server Segment --
 
 

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.
4 CPU Cores --
8 Threads --
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.1 GHz Frequency None
4x Golden Cove Cores None
normal Core architecture --
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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.
12 Generation --
Q1/2021 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
192 Shaders --
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
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 JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels --
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type
Yes AES-NI No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 --
Alder Lake S Architecture --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
Monolithic Chip design --
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions
10 nm Technology --
LGA 1700 Socket
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
-- Part Number --
125 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
5.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes