i3-1305U vs i3-12100F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-12100F
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
8.87
+60.1%
Core i3-1305U
2023
5 cores / 6 threads, 15 Watt
5.54

Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i3-1305U by an impressive 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8681158
Place by popularity5not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency14.4634.93
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Detailed specifications

Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)5 (Penta-Core)
Threads86
Base clock speed3.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size163 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)58 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes208

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.

i3-12100F 8.87
+60.1%
i3-1305U 5.54

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.

i3-12100F 14096
+60.1%
i3-1305U 8802

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.87 5.54
Physical cores 4 5
Threads 8 6
Power consumption (TDP) 58 Watt 15 Watt

i3-12100F has a 60.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more threads.

i3-1305U, on the other hand, has 25% more physical cores, and 286.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-12100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1305U in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-12100F is a desktop processor while Core i3-1305U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-12100F and Core i3-1305U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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