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Core i3-12100 vs Core i3-1220P

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Performance score

Core i3-12100 2022 · 4/8 cores/threads, 60 W
25.88
Core i3-1220P 2022 · 10/12 cores/threads
25.64

Core i3-12100 and Core i3-1220P are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i3-12100
97+87 %

faster than 49% of tested · runs: 6

faster than 7% of tested · runs: 1

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core i3-12100Core i3-1220P
Score (0–100) 25.88 25.64
Ranking position 363 369
Power efficiency (0–100) 22.54 no data
Type Desktop Laptop
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Architecture Alder Lake Alder Lake
Release date Q1 2022 Q1 2022

Specifications

Core i3-12100Core i3-1220P
Cores 4 10
Threads 8 12
P + E cores no data 2 + 8
Base clock no data 1.5 GHz
Boost clock 4.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
L3 cache 12 MB 12 MB
Process node Intel 7 no data
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 730 Intel UHD Graphics (Xe)
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i3-12100Core i3-1220P
Socket LGA1700 no data
TDP 60 W no data

Memory and PCI Express

Core i3-12100Core i3-1220P
Memory type DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 no data
Memory channels 2 no data
Max memory 128 GB no data
PCI Express version 5.0 no data
PCIe lanes 20 no data

Pros and cons

Core i3-12100

  • no notable advantages

Core i3-1220P

  • more cores: 10 vs 4
  • more threads: 12 vs 8

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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