MediaTek MT8151 vs Intel Core i3-12100TE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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

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

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.
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2021
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
-- Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 14 nm
-- 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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VP8 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.
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
-- Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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

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