i3-12100F vs Celeron 2957U

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron 2957U
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.54
Core i3-12100F
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
8.88
+1544%

Core i3-12100F outperforms Celeron 2957U by a whopping 1544% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Celeron 2957U Celeron 2957U
i3-12100F i3-12100F

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 2957U and Core i3-12100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2836858
Place by popularitynot in top-1005
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Celeronno data
Power efficiency3.4114.49
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$107no data

Detailed specifications

Celeron 2957U and Core i3-12100F 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 speed1.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed1.4 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 2957U and Core i3-12100F 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 2957U and Core i3-12100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Smart Response-no data
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Celeron 2957U and Core i3-12100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard-+
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 2957U and Core i3-12100F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 2957U and Core i3-12100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel® Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 2957U and Core i3-12100F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 2957U and Core i3-12100F.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1020
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports2no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports2no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no 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.

Celeron 2957U 0.54
i3-12100F 8.88
+1544%

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.

Celeron 2957U 855
i3-12100F 14110
+1550%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.54 8.88
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 58 Watt

Celeron 2957U has 286.7% lower power consumption.

i3-12100F, on the other hand, has a 1544.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Core i3-12100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 2957U in performance tests.

Be aware that Celeron 2957U is a notebook processor while Core i3-12100F is a desktop one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron 2957U and Core i3-12100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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