Intel Core i3-12100TE vs MediaTek MT6735

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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

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

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 VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 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.
Yes AES-NI No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels --
No ECC 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date --
LGA 1700 Socket
5.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake S Architecture --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
125 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design --
10 nm Technology --