Intel Core i3-3120M | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-3120M or MediaTek Helio G99 - 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 i3-3120M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3120M was released in Q3/2012. The MediaTek Helio G99 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio G99 was released in Q3/2022. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Intel Core i 3000M (29) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio G99 (1) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-3120M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz. The MediaTek Helio G99 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. |
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Intel Core i3-3120M | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | A-Core | 2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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Intel Core i3-3120M | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU |
-- | AI specifications | MediaTek APU 2 @ 1 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.07 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
16 | Compute units | 2 |
128 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11.0 | 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 HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-3120M supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio G99 can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i3-3120M | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i3-3120M has a TDP of 35 W, that of the MediaTek Helio G99 is --. |
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Intel Core i3-3120M | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-3120M has a 3.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek Helio G99 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i3-3120M | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
22 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
PGA 988 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-3120M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3120M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3120M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3120M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3120M
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 @ 1.07 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3120M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3120M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3120M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3120M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3120M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-3120M | MediaTek Helio G99 |
Unknown | Unknown |