Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Intel Core i5-12600K | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 3 processor 100U or Intel Core i5-12600K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core 3 processor 100U has 6 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 96 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 3 processor 100U was released in Q1/2024. The Intel Core i5-12600K has 10 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12600K was released in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Core 3 (1) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Core processors (Series 1) (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
1 | Generation | 12 |
Raptor Lake U | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-11600K |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-13600K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 3 processor 100U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 3 processor 100U is 1.20 GHz (4.70 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-12600K has 10 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12600K is at 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz). |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600K |
6 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.20 GHz (4.70 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
0.90 GHz (3.30 GHz) 4x Crestmont |
B-Core | 2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600K |
Intel AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core 3 processor 100U or Intel Core i5-12600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz |
13 | GPU Generation | 11 |
10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 3 |
64 | Compute units | 32 |
512 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 3 processor 100U can use up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-12600K supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600K |
LPDDR5-5200, DDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
10.00 MB | L2 Cache | 9.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 20.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 3 processor 100U is 15 W, while the Intel Core i5-12600K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600K |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
55 W | TDP (PL2) | 150 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 3 processor 100U is manufactured in 10 nm and has 10.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-12600K is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 29.50 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600K |
10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
BGA 1744 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | 289 $ |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) @ 1.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Intel Core i5-12600K |
Unknown | Unknown |