Intel Core i5-10210U vs Intel Core i3-12300. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Segment
  Mobile Desktop / Server
• Family
  Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3
• Generation
  10 12
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 10000U Intel Core i 12000
• Predecessor
  -- Intel Core i3-11300

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Frequency
  1.60 GHz 3.50 GHz
• Turbo (1 Core)
  4.20 GHz 4.40 GHz
• Turbo (4 Cores)
  3.80 GHz 4.20 GHz
• Hyperthreading
  Yes Yes
• Overclocking
  No No
• Core architecture
  normal normal

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) Intel UHD Graphics 730
• GPU frequency
  0.30 GHz 0.30 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  1.10 GHz 1.45 GHz
• Execution units
  24 24
• Shader
  192 192
• Max. GPU Memory
  -- 64 GB
• Max. displays
  3 3
• Generation
  9.5 12
• Technology
  14 nm 14 nm
• Release date
  Q3/2019 Q1/2021

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  No Decode
• AVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core i3-12300 and Intel Core i5-10210U. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR4-2666LPDDR3-2133LPDDR4-2933 DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
• Max. Memory
  64 GB 128 GB
• ECC
  No No
• Memory channels
  2 2

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i5-10210U and Intel Core i3-12300 to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  15 W 60 W
• TDP up
  25 W --
• TDP (PL2)
  -- 89 W
• TDP down
  10 W --
• Tjunction max.
  100 °C 100 °C

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i5-10210U and Intel Core i3-12300, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
• L2-Cache
  -- 5.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  6.00 MB 12.00 MB
• Architecture
  Comet Lake U Alder Lake S
• Technology
  14 nm 10 nm
• Socket
  BGA 1526 LGA 1700
• Release date
  Q3/2019 Q1/2022