i3-12100E vs i3-2115C
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-2115C and Core i3-12100E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 853 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | no data | 14.14 |
| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| Release date | 1 May 2012 (12 years ago) | 4 January 2022 (2 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i3-2115C 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 | 2 (Dual-core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 131 mm2 | 163 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 504 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-2115C 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 | 1155 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 60 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2115C and Core i3-12100E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Core i3-2115C and Core i3-12100E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2115C and Core i3-12100E are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2115C and Core i3-12100E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 3000 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2115C and Core i3-12100E.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 1 May 2012 | 4 January 2022 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 60 Watt |
i3-12100E has an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 8.3% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core i3-2115C and Core i3-12100E. We've got no test results to judge.
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