Intel Core i3-12100F | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-12100F or MediaTek Dimensity 900 - 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 i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F was released in Q1/2022. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 was released in Q2/2021. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 900 (3) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i3-13100F | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the MediaTek Dimensity 900 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Dimensity 900 is at 2.40 GHz. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) 4x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i3-12100F or MediaTek Dimensity 900 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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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
Technology | 6 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-12100F can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 44.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
5.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
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 i3-12100F is 58 W, while the MediaTek Dimensity 900 has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
58 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
89 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured in 10 nm and has 17.00 MB cache. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 is manufactured in 6 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
10 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
97 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
Unknown | Unknown |