Intel Core i7-930 vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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Intel Core i7-930 or Intel Core i7-930 – 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 i7-930 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-930, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The Intel Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Core i 12000
1 Generation 12
Intel Core i7-930 Name Intel Core i3-12100F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-930 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-930 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.06 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
None None 4.0 GHz
3.06 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x Golden Cove
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-930 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 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.
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.
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
24.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
3 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 58 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 89 W
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-930 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
45 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
BX80601930 Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2022
305 $ Release price 97 $
1.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Bloomfield Architecture Alder Lake S