i3-12100TE vs Atom C3338

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Aggregate performance score

Atom C3338
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 8 Watt
0.67
Core i3-12100TE
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
7.75
+1057%

Core i3-12100TE outperforms Atom C3338 by a whopping 1057% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3338 and Core i3-12100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2744964
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.06no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Atomno data
Power efficiency6.7920.19
Architecture codenameGoldmont (2016−2017)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date22 February 2017 (7 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$27no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Atom C3338 and Core i3-12100TE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed1.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz4 GHz
Multiplier15no data
L1 cache112 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3338 and Core i3-12100TE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA13101700
Power consumption (TDP)8.5 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3338 and Core i3-12100TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssist-no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+

Security technologies

Atom C3338 and Core i3-12100TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
Secure Boot+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom C3338 and Core i3-12100TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom C3338 and Core i3-12100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4: 1866DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels1no data
Maximum memory bandwidth14.936 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3338 and Core i3-12100TE.

PCIe version35.0
PCI Express lanes1020
USB revision3no data
Total number of SATA ports10no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports10no data
Number of USB ports8no data
Integrated LAN4x2.5/1 GBEno data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Atom C3338 0.67
i3-12100TE 7.75
+1057%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Atom C3338 1028
i3-12100TE 11859
+1054%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.67 7.75
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 8 Watt 35 Watt

Atom C3338 has 337.5% lower power consumption.

i3-12100TE, on the other hand, has a 1056.7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-12100TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom C3338 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom C3338 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-12100TE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom C3338 and Core i3-12100TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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