Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core2 Duo E7400 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-12100 or Intel Core2 Duo E7400 - 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 i3-12100 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-12100 was released in Q1/2022. The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 was released in Q4/2008. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Intel Core2 Duo (29) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Wolfdale (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i3-11100B | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i3-13100 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-12100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100 is 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the Intel Core2 Duo E7400 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7400 is at 2.80 GHz. |
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Intel Core i3-12100 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E7400 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i3-12100 or Intel Core2 Duo E7400 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 UHD Graphics 730 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
12 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 UHD Graphics 730 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-12100 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i3-12100 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E7400 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
5.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-12100 is 60 W, while the Intel Core2 Duo E7400 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i3-12100 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E7400 |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
89 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-12100 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 17.00 MB cache. The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 3.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i3-12100 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E7400 |
10 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | LGA 775 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2008 |
122 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core2 Duo E7400 |
Unknown | Unknown |