Intel Core i3-12300 vs Intel Core i3-12300T

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Intel Core i3-12300 or Intel Core i3-12300 – 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 i3-12300 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 i3-12300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i3-12300T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i3-12300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i3-12300 Name Intel Core i3-12300T
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12300 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-12300T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12300T is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4x Golden Cove Cores 4x Golden Cove
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12300 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 Intel Core i3-12300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12300T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
12 Generation 12
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
24 Execution units 24
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
192 Shaders 192
14 nm Technology 14 nm
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
89 W TDP (PL2) 69 W
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12300 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.
The Intel Core i3-12300T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
143 $ Release price 143 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
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5.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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