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Intel Core i3-12100E

Explore Intel Core i3-12100E technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.7/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Core i3-12100E is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 3.2 GHz and boosts up to 4.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 13599 and a single-thread rating of 3312. Its stated TDP is 60 W.

CPU Mark13,599
15 samples
Single Thread3,312
Overall rank#1,469
of 6,054
Reference price$285.94

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.7Good

Intel Core i3-12100E is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 3.2 GHz and boosts up to 4.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 13599 and a single-thread rating of 3312. Its stated TDP is 60 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i3-12100E is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2023. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 4.20 GHz turbo, a 60 W reference TDP, a 13,599 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 13,599 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,312 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1700. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 60 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i3-12100E specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 4.20 GHz turbo, a 60 W reference TDP, a 13,599 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i3-12100E good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i3-12100E?

Start with LGA1700 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i3-12100E use?

The recorded reference TDP is 60 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02Intel Core i3-13100EIntel13,777 points
03Intel Core i3-12100EThis CPU13,599 points
04SM8845Unknown13,546 points
05QTI SM8750PUnknown13,405 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Core i3-13100EIntel3,457 points
03Intel Core i3-12100EThis CPU3,312 points
04SM8845Unknown3,093 points
05QTI SM8750PUnknown2,858 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i3-12100EThis CPU226.7 Mark/W
02Intel Core i3-13100EIntel212.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
152,246.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
7,721.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
10,395.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
60.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
30,459.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
38,551.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,127.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
15,359.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2023
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock3.20 GHz
Max turbo4.20 GHz
TDP60 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 48 KB
L24 x 1280 KB
L312 MB