Intel Core i7-10700KF vs Intel Core i3-4112E

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Intel Core i7-10700KF or Intel Core i7-10700KF – 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 i7-10700KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4112E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4112E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Intel Core i7-10700KF Name Intel Core i3-4112E
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
10 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700KF is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-4112E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4112E is 1.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
16 Threads 4
8x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4112E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4112E uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
-- Execution units 20
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
-- Generation 7.5
-- Shaders 160
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

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 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 25 W watts.
95 W TDP down None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-4112E is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2014
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
349 $ Release price 225 $
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1364
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Comet Lake S Architecture Haswell S
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 22 nm