MediaTek MT8151 vs Intel Core i3-12100TE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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MediaTek MT8151 or MediaTek MT8151 – 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.
MediaTek MT8151 Name Intel Core i3-12100TE
Family Intel Core i3
Group Intel Core i 12000
-- Generation 12
-- Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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.
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- Threads 8
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
-- CPU Cores 4
-- Core architecture normal
None None 4x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8151 does not have integrated 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.
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 12
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q1/2021
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
-- Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
None TDP (PL2) 69 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

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 i3-12100TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Socket LGA 1700
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Technology 10 nm
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 125 $
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 5.0 MB
-- Architecture Alder Lake S
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+