i3-12100F vs i3-370M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-370M
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.73
Core i3-12100F
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
8.88
+1116%

Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i3-370M by a whopping 1116% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-370M i3-370M
i3-12100F i3-12100F

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-370M and Core i3-12100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2676858
Place by popularitynot in top-1005
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency1.9714.49
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date22 June 2010 (14 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$245no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-370M and Core i3-12100F 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed0.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/sno data
Multiplier18no data
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size81+114 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C for rPGA, 105 °C for BGA100 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-370M and Core i3-12100F 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketPGA988FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-370M and Core i3-12100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA+-
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-370M and Core i3-12100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-370M and Core i3-12100F are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-370M and Core i3-12100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size8 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17.051 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processorsno data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency667 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-370M and Core i3-12100F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-370M and Core i3-12100F.

PCIe version2.05.0 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.

i3-370M 0.73
i3-12100F 8.88
+1116%

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.

i3-370M 1158
i3-12100F 14110
+1118%

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.

i3-370M 317
i3-12100F 2240
+607%

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.

i3-370M 636
i3-12100F 7466
+1074%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.73 8.88
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 58 Watt

i3-370M has 65.7% lower power consumption.

i3-12100F, on the other hand, has a 1116.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i3-12100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-370M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-370M is a notebook processor while Core i3-12100F is a desktop one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-370M and Core i3-12100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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