Core i7-9700E vs Core i3-12100TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-12100TE
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
7.96
Core i7-9700E
2019
8 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
8.15
+2.4%

Core i7-9700E outperforms Core i3-12100TE by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-12100TE and Core i7-9700E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking879870
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)23 April 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-12100TE and Core i7-9700E 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm14 nm
Die size163 mm2180.3 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-12100TE and Core i7-9700E 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
Socket17001151
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-12100TE and Core i7-9700E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i3-12100TE and Core i7-9700E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-12100TE and Core i7-9700E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-12100TE and Core i7-9700E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR4-2666

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 730Intel UHD Graphics 630

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-12100TE and Core i7-9700E.

PCIe version5.03.0
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.

i3-12100TE 7.96
i7-9700E 8.15
+2.4%

Core i7-9700E outperforms Core i3-12100TE by 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-12100TE 12314
i7-9700E 12600
+2.3%

Core i7-9700E outperforms Core i3-12100TE by 2% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.96 8.15
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-12100TE and Core i7-9700E.


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