Intel Core i3-12100T vs Intel Core i9-9960X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-12100T and Intel Core i9-9960X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-12100T
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 3 month(s) later
- Around 18% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 85°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 4.7x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 165 Watt
- Around 26% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3259 vs 2590
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 4 Jan 2022 vs October 2018 |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 85°C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm vs 14 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 165 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3259 vs 2590 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9960X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 12 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 4
- 24 more threads: 32 vs 8
- Around 7% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 4.10 GHz
- 3.2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 3.2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 83% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2.4x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30088 vs 12524
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 16 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 32 vs 8 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz vs 4.10 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 320 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) vs 5 MB |
| L3 cache | 22 MB (shared) vs 12 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 30088 vs 12524 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-12100T
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9960X
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| Name | Intel Core i3-12100T | Intel Core i9-9960X |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3259 | 2590 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 12524 | 30088 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1158 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 14294 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 13076 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i3-12100T | Intel Core i9-9960X | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Alder Lake | Skylake |
| Launch date | 4 Jan 2022 | October 2018 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $134 | |
| Place in performance rating | 562 | 579 |
| Processor Number | i3-12100T | i9-9960X |
| Series | 12th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| L1 cache | 320 KB | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 22 MB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 85°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.10 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 16 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 32 |
| Base frequency | 3.10 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s | DDR4-2666 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x4692 | |
| Execution Units | 24 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.40 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 4 | |
Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1700 | FCLGA2066 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt | 165 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2020D | PCG 2017X |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 20 | 44 |
| PCI Express revision | 5.0 and 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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