Intel Core i3-12300T vs Intel Core i3-12100


Intel Core i3-12300T		Intel Core i3-12100
CPU comparison In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-12300T and the Intel Core i3-12100 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster. We compare the Intel Core i3-12300T 4 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Intel Core i3-12100 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022.

Intel Core i3 (205)	Family	Intel Core i3 (205)
Intel Core i 12000 (34)	CPU group	Intel Core i 12000 (34)
12	Generation	12
Alder Lake S	Architecture	Alder Lake S
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	Intel Core i3-11100B
--	Successor	Intel Core i3-13100

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i3-12300T is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i3-12100 clocks with 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
Intel Core i3-12300T	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-12100
4	Cores	4
8	Threads	8
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	No
2.30 GHz	Frequency	3.30 GHz
4.20 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.30 GHz
3.20 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	4.00 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i3-12300T	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-12100
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.
Intel UHD Graphics 730	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
0.30 GHz	GPU frequency	0.30 GHz
1.45 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	1.40 GHz
12	GPU Generation	12
14 nm	Technology	14 nm
3	Max. displays	3
24	Compute units	24
192	Shader	192
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
64 GB	Max. GPU Memory	64 GB
12	DirectX Version	12

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.
Intel UHD Graphics 730	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
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 / Encode	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 & PCIe Up to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-12300T, while the Intel Core i3-12100 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core i3-12300T	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-12100
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	Memory	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
128 GB	Max. Memory	128 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
76.8 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
No	ECC	No
5.00 MB	L2 Cache	5.00 MB
12.00 MB	L3 Cache	12.00 MB
5.0	PCIe version	5.0
20	PCIe lanes	20
78.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	78.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The Intel Core i3-12300T has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-12100 is 60 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core i3-12300T	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-12100
35 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	60 W
69 W	TDP (PL2)	89 W
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
100 °C	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i3-12300T has 17.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-12100 is at 17.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.

Intel Core i3-12300T	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-12100
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, AVX2+	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
LGA 1700	Socket	LGA 1700
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2022	Release date	Q1/2022
143 $	Release price	122 $

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Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	Intel Core i3-12300T Geekbench 6 MT: 7,086 / 143 $	49.55
	Intel Core i3-12100 Geekbench 6 MT: 7,428 / 122 $	60.89

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	2119 (98%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	2157 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	7086 (95%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	7428 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	1686 (98%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	1716 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	6120 (95%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	6422 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i3-12300T Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.45 GHz	557 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.40 GHz	538 (97%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	13678 (99%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	13880 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	86 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	401 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	1658 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	8443 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	642 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	3204 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	242 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	1204 (100%)

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Intel Core i3-12300T vs Intel Core i3-12100

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