Core i3-12100TE vs Atom Z2480
Primary details
Comparing Atom Z2480 and Core i3-12100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | not rated | 898 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Penwell (2012−2013) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| Release date | 1 January 2013 (11 years ago) | January 2022 (2 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Atom Z2480 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 cores | 1 (Single-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 2 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1.4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 65 mm2 | 163 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 140 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | - | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Atom Z2480 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | Intel BGA 617 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 3 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom Z2480 and Core i3-12100TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Atom Z2480 and Core i3-12100TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom Z2480 and Core i3-12100TE are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom Z2480 and Core i3-12100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR2 | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | PowerVR SGX540 (400 MHz) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom Z2480 and Core i3-12100TE.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 1 | 4 |
| Threads | 2 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 3 Watt | 35 Watt |
Atom Z2480 has 1066.7% lower power consumption.
i3-12100TE, on the other hand, has 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 220% more advanced lithography process.
We couldn't decide between Atom Z2480 and Core i3-12100TE. We've got no test results to judge.
Be aware that Atom Z2480 is a notebook processor while Core i3-12100TE is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Atom Z2480 and Core i3-12100TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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