Intel Core2 Duo E8190 vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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Intel Core2 Duo E8190 or Intel Core2 Duo E8190 – 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 Core2 Duo E8190 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8190, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 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.
2 Generation 12
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo E8190 Name Intel Core i3-12100F
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E8190 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8190 is 2.66 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.
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x Golden Cove
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E8190 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
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-- VP9 --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
None TDP (PL2) 89 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E8190 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
45 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 97 $
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1700
Q1/2008 Release date Q1/2022
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Alder Lake S
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
6.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB