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.
Intel Core i3-12100TE Name MediaTek MT6735
Intel Core i3 Family
Intel Core i 12000 Group
12 Generation --
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.
normal Core architecture --
8 Threads --
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.1 GHz Frequency None
4x Golden Cove Cores None
No Overclocking No
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.
24 Execution units --
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
12 Generation --
12 Direct X --
Q1/2021 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
192 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 VC-1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

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

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.
69 W TDP (PL2) None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
LGA 1700 Socket
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
Q1/2022 Release date --
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
125 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
5.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Alder Lake S Architecture --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions