Core i3-12100TE vs Core i7-1365UE

Core i3-12100TE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2022

Core i7-1365UE

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-12100TE

4 / 8

10,432

+0.5%

10,379

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1365UE

#791

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1213%

#792

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1195%

#793

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1097%

#794

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1092%

#795

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1082%

#797

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1045%

#798

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1002%

#799

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1000%

#800

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

974%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

100%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-1365UE leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-12100TE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-12100TE	Core i7-1365UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($429)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i3-12100TE leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 65% cheaper ($149 vs $429) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-12100TE	Core i7-1365UE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+189%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($429)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-12100TE Benchmark Check

Core i7-1365UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-12100TE and Core i7-1365UE

Core i3-12100TE

The Core i3-12100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,432 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-1365UE

The Core i7-1365UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,379 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-12100TE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-1365UE offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1365UE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-12100TE versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-1365UE — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-1365UE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i3-12100TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-1365UE uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-12100TE scores 10,432 against the Core i7-1365UE's 10,379 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-12100TE. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-12100TE	Core i7-1365UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	10 / 12+150%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.9 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+24%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	10,432	10,379
Geekbench 6 Single	2,100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-12100TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-1365UE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-12100TE	Core i7-1365UE
Socket	LGA1700	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-12100TE) / not specified (Core i7-1365UE). The Core i3-12100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Core i7-1365UE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-12100TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-12100TE rivals Ryzen Embedded V2000.