Atom x3-3205RK vs i3-12300HE

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Primary details

Comparing Core i3-12300HE and Atom x3-3205RK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Silvermont (2015)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)2 March 2015 (9 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-12300HE and Atom x3-3205RK 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed1.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz1.2 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)56K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography10 nm28 nm
Die size217 mm2no data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-12300HE and Atom x3-3205RK 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
SocketIntel BGA 1744no data
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt2 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-12300HE and Atom x3-3205RK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i3-12300HE and Atom x3-3205RK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-12300HE and Atom x3-3205RK are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-12300HE and Atom x3-3205RK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR2, DDR3 1333 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD GraphicsMali-450 MP4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-12300HE and Atom x3-3205RK.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 8 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 10 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 2 Watt

i3-12300HE has 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

Atom x3-3205RK, on the other hand, has 2150% lower power consumption.

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