i3-12100TE vs i3-10350K
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-10350K and Core i3-12100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 966 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | no data | 20.19 |
| Architecture codename | Comet Lake (2020) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| Release date | 30 April 2020 (4 years ago) | January 2022 (2 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i3-10350K 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 | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 4.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.8 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | no data | 163 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-10350K 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 | 1200 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 91 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-10350K and Core i3-12100TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | + | + |
Security technologies
Core i3-10350K and Core i3-12100TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-10350K and Core i3-12100TE are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-10350K and Core i3-12100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-10350K and Core i3-12100TE.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
Pros & cons summary
| Integrated graphics card | 3.09 | 4.15 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 91 Watt | 35 Watt |
i3-12100TE has 34.3% faster integrated GPU, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 160% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core i3-10350K and Core i3-12100TE. We've got no test results to judge.
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