i7-12700T vs m3-7Y30

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-7Y30
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.67
Core i7-12700T
2022
12 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
13.92
+734%

i7-12700T outperforms m3-7Y30 by a whopping 734% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2035521
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core m3no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date30 August 2016 (8 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed1 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier10no data
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T 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
SocketFCBGA1515FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T. 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++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 615Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1020

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.

m3-7Y30 1.67
i7-12700T 13.92
+734%

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.

m3-7Y30 2586
i7-12700T 21536
+733%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.67 13.92
Integrated graphics card 1.87 6.15
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 20
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 35 Watt

m3-7Y30 has 775% lower power consumption.

i7-12700T, on the other hand, has a 733.5% higher aggregate performance score, 228.9% faster integrated GPU, and 500% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

The Core i7-12700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-7Y30 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core m3-7Y30 is a notebook processor while Core i7-12700T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-7Y30 and Core i7-12700T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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