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

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

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

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