i3-13100E vs i3-12100E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-12100E
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
8.97
+22.4%
Core i3-13100E
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
7.33

Core i3-12100E outperforms Core i3-13100E by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-12100E and Core i3-13100E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking860987
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data9.35
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.1411.55
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$480

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-12100E and Core i3-13100E 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 speed3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Die size163 mm2257 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-12100E and Core i3-13100E 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
Socket17001700
Power consumption (TDP)60 Watt60 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-12100E and Core i3-13100E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i3-12100E and Core i3-13100E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-12100E and Core i3-13100E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-12100E and Core i3-13100E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 730Intel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-12100E and Core i3-13100E.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i3-12100E 8.97
+22.4%
i3-13100E 7.33

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.

i3-12100E 14250
+22.3%
i3-13100E 11650

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-12100E 2205
+17.8%
i3-13100E 1872

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-12100E 7680
+11%
i3-13100E 6916

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.97 7.33
Recency 4 January 2022 4 January 2023

i3-12100E has a 22.4% higher aggregate performance score.

i3-13100E, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The Core i3-12100E is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-13100E in performance tests.


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