Intel Core i3-12100E Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i3-12100E was released in Q1/2022 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 8 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1700. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i3-12100E achieved a result of 1,594 points (single-core) or 5,884 points (multi-core).
Intel Core i3-12100E

At a glance

Name: Intel Core i3-12100E
Family: Intel Core i3 (205)
CPU group: Intel Core i 12000 (34)
Architecture: Alder Lake S
Technology: 10 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 12
Predecessor: --
Successor: Intel Core i3-13100E

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100E has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100E is 3.20 GHz (4.20 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads: 4 / 8
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 4x Golden Cove
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: No
Frequency: 3.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 3.80 GHz

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i3-12100E has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i3-12100E has the Intel UHD Graphics 730 installed, which has 24 streaming multiprocessors (192 shaders).

GPU name: Intel UHD Graphics 730
GPU frequency: 0.30 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 1.40 GHz
Compute units: 24
Shader: 192
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q1/2021
Max. displays: 3
Generation: 12
Direct X: 12
Technology: 14 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 64 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode / Encode
VP9: Decode / Encode
AV1: Decode
AVC: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i3-12100E supports a maximum of 128 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 76.8 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR5-4800
DDR4-3200
76.8 GB/s
51.2 GB/s
Max. Memory: 128 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe: 5.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth: 78.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-12100E has a TDP of 60 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 60 W
TDP (PL2): 89 W
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: 100 °C

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i3-12100E is made in 10 nm and has 17.00 MB cache.

Technology: 10 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: LGA 1700
L2-Cache: 5.00 MB
L3-Cache: 12.00 MB
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Release date: Q1/2022
Release price: 125 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-12100E have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


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.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900 AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz
2130
Intel Core i5-11600 Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz
2127
Intel Core i7-11700T Intel Core i7-11700T
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
2127
Intel Core i3-12100E Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
2119
Intel Core i3-12300T Intel Core i3-12300T
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
2119
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
2114
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz
2113

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 Xeon E-2286G Intel Xeon E-2286G
6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz
7088
Intel Core i3-12300T Intel Core i3-12300T
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
7086
Intel Xeon E-2276G Intel Xeon E-2276G
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz
7012
Intel Core i3-12100E Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
6984
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz
6951
Intel Core i7-7800X Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz
6897
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz
6859

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.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz
1604
Intel Xeon E-2314 Intel Xeon E-2314
4C 4T @ 4.50 GHz
1604
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
1595
Intel Core i3-12100E Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
1594
Intel Core i7-12700T Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz
1582
Intel Core i5-11600 Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz
1574
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz
1572

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 Xeon D-2142IT Intel Xeon D-2142IT
8C 16T @ 1.90 GHz
5894
Intel Core i7-8700 Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz
5891
Intel Core i7-8700B Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz
5891
Intel Core i3-12100E Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
5884
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
5877
Intel Core i5-10400 Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz
5870
Intel Core i5-11400T Intel Core i5-11400T
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz
5856

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 i3-12300 Intel Core i3-12300
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.45 GHz
557
Intel Core i3-12300T Intel Core i3-12300T
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.45 GHz
557
AMD A10-6700T AMD A10-6700T
AMD Radeon HD 8650D @ 0.72 GHz
553
Intel Core i3-12100E Intel Core i3-12100E
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.40 GHz
538
Intel Core i3-12100T Intel Core i3-12100T
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.40 GHz
538
Intel Core i3-12100TE Intel Core i3-12100TE
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.40 GHz
538
Intel Core i3-12100 Intel Core i3-12100
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.40 GHz
538

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 Xeon E-2334 Intel Xeon E-2334
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
13204
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz
13147
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz
13142
Intel Core i3-12100E Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
13025
Intel Core i7-8700 Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz
12958
Intel Core i7-8700B Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz
12958
Intel Core i3-12100T Intel Core i3-12100T
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
12930

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