i3-12100T vs i7-10610U

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10610U
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.23
Core i3-12100T
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
7.98
+88.7%

Core i3-12100T outperforms Core i7-10610U by an impressive 89% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1373938
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Comet Lakeno data
Power efficiency15.9521.49
Architecture codenameComet Lake-U (2019−2020)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date2 April 2020 (4 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T 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
SocketFCBGA1528FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 730
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.4 GHz
Execution Units2424

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-10610U 4.23
i3-12100T 7.98
+88.7%

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.

i7-10610U 6690
i3-12100T 12622
+88.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.23 7.98
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

i7-10610U has 133.3% lower power consumption.

i3-12100T, on the other hand, has a 88.7% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core i3-12100T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10610U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-10610U is a notebook processor while Core i3-12100T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-10610U and Core i3-12100T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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