Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i9-12900
Intel Core i3-10100F
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The Intel Core i3-10100F is an entry level quad-core processor for desktop PCs based on the Comet Lake-S architecture. It offers four cores clocked at 3.6 - 4.3 GHz with HyperThreading / SMT support (8 threads). The CPU is still manufactured on 14nm++ and does not feature an integrated graphics card. Compared to the older Coffee Lake Core i3-9100F, the i3-10100F offers a 100 MHz higher Boost speed, HyperThreading and support for faster DDR4 memory (2666 MHz).
Performance
While we have not tested a single system powered by the 10100F as of August 2023, it's reasonable to expect the chip to be just slightly faster than the Core i5-10200H.
Intel specifies the CPU with a TDP of 65 Watt. For desktops that means that the processor won't need big cooling solutions and can be used in small cases.
Intel Core i9-12900
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The Intel Core i9-12900 is a high end CPU for desktops based on the Alder Lake architecture. It was first announced in November 2021 and offers 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. The performance cores (P-cores) support HyperThreading, leading to 24 Threads that can be processed at once. The performance cores can clock with up to 5.1 GHz, the efficiency cores can clock with up to 3.8 GHz. All cores can use 30 MB Smart Cache. The integrated memory controller supports up to 128 GB DDR5 with 4800 MT/s (dual channel).
The Thread Director (in hardware) can support the operating system to decide which thread to use on the performance or efficiency cores for the best performance.
For AI tasks, the CPU also integrates GNA 3.0 and DL Boost (most likely only using AVX2). Quick Sync in version 8 is the same as in the Rocket Lake CPUs and supports MPEG-2, AVC, VC-1 decode, JPEG, VP8 decode, VP9, HEVC and AV1 decode in hardware.
The integrated graphics card is based on the Xe-architecture and called Intel UHD Graphics 770. It clocks between 300 and 1.55 GHz.
The CPU is rated at 65 W base power and 202 Watt maximum Turbo power. It is manufactured in 10nm, called Intel 7, process at Intel.
| Model | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-12900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Codename | Comet Lake | Alder Lake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series | Intel Comet Lake | Alder Lake-S | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series: Alder Lake-S Alder Lake |
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| Clock | 3600 - 4300 MHz | 2400 - 5100 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 1.4 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 14 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 20 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 16 / 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TDP | 65 Watt | 65 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technology | 14 nm | 10 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Die Size | 126 mm2 | 215 mm2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| max. Temp. | 100 °C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA 1700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | DDR4-2666 RAM, PCIe 3, 8 GT/s bus, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3 | Intel UHD Graphics 770, DDR5 4800 MT/s, DDR4 3200 MT/s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | x86 | x86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $122 U.S. | $489 U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Announced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer | ark.intel.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 (300 - 1550 MHz) |
Benchmarks
Average Benchmarks Intel Core i3-10100F → 100% n=4
Average Benchmarks Intel Core i9-12900 → 206% n=4
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
