i3-12100E vs Atom Z3740
Aggregate performance score
Core i3-12100E outperforms Atom Z3740 by a whopping 2200% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Atom Z3740 and Core i3-12100E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3021 | 860 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 18.45 | 14.15 |
| Architecture codename | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| Release date | 27 September 2013 (11 years ago) | 4 January 2022 (2 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $32 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Atom Z3740 and Core i3-12100E 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 | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 1.33 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1.86 GHz | 4.2 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 | 22 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | no data | 163 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 90 °C | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Atom Z3740 and Core i3-12100E 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 | UTFCBGA1380 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 2 Watt | 60 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom Z3740 and Core i3-12100E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Atom Z3740 and Core i3-12100E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| Secure Key | + | no data |
| Identity Protection | + | - |
| Anti-Theft | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom Z3740 and Core i3-12100E are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom Z3740 and Core i3-12100E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel |
| Maximum memory size | 4 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| Quick Sync Video | + | - |
| Clear Video HD | + | no data |
| Graphics max frequency | 667 MHz | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom Z3740 and Core i3-12100E.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.39 | 8.97 |
| Integrated graphics card | 0.77 | 4.16 |
| Recency | 27 September 2013 | 4 January 2022 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 2 Watt | 60 Watt |
Atom Z3740 has 2900% lower power consumption.
i3-12100E, on the other hand, has a 2200% higher aggregate performance score, 440.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more threads, and a 120% more advanced lithography process.
The Core i3-12100E is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom Z3740 in performance tests.
Be aware that Atom Z3740 is a notebook processor while Core i3-12100E is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Atom Z3740 and Core i3-12100E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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