i3-14100 vs i7-12700T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700T
2022
12 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
13.43
+41.8%
Core i3-14100
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
9.47

Core i7-12700T outperforms Core i3-14100 by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking551801
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data42.91
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency36.3114.94
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$134

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed1.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt60 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 730
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Units3224

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i3-14100.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
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.

i7-12700T 13.43
+41.8%
i3-14100 9.47

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.

i7-12700T 21336
+41.9%
i3-14100 15041

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.

i7-12700T 2266
i3-14100 2403
+6%

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.

i7-12700T 9537
+21%
i3-14100 7883

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.43 9.47
Integrated graphics card 6.15 4.16
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 60 Watt

i7-12700T has a 41.8% higher aggregate performance score, 47.8% faster integrated GPU, 200% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and 71.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-14100 in performance tests.


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