Core i3-4012Y Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-4012Y based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,158 Rank: 1736

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1732	A8-5545M	4,161	+0.1%
1733	E2-3200	4,161	+0.1%
1734	Intel Core i7-640LM	4,159	+0%
1735	Pentium P6100	4,158	+0%
1736	Core i3-4012Y	4,158
1737	Celeron 3965Y	4,156	+-0%
1738	E2-9010	4,156	+-0%
1739	Intel Core i5-520M	4,153	-0.1%
1740	Phenom II X4 805	4,152	-0.1%
1741	A6-3600	4,151	-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-4012Y based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,331 Rank: 1651

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1647	Core i3-2330M	4,331	+0%
1648	Atom x7-Z8700	4,331	+0%
1649	Pentium E5800	4,331	+0%
1650	A6-3500	4,331	+0%
1651	Core i3-4012Y	4,331
1652	Pentium N3710	4,331	+0%
1653	A12-9720P	4,330	+-0%
1654	Core 2 Duo T9900	4,330	+-0%
1655	E2-7110	4,330	+-0%
1656	Celeron N4000	4,329	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-4012Y based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,042 Rank: 1736

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1732	Core 2 Duo T7250	4,044	+0%
1733	Phenom II N850	4,043	+0%
1734	Core 2 Duo P9300	4,043	+0%
1735	Phenom 9500	4,042	+0%
1736	Core i3-4012Y	4,042
1737	A6-4400M	4,042	+0%
1738	Core 2 Duo T6400	4,041	+-0%
1739	E2-9010	4,039	-0.1%
1740	Xeon E7-4830	4,037	-0.1%
1741	Celeron B840	4,037	-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-4012Y based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,494 Rank: 1580

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1576	Pentium B950	4,494	+0%
1577	Athlon II X2 265	4,494	+0%
1578	Pentium E5800	4,494	+0%
1579	A6-3420M	4,494	+0%
1580	Core i3-4012Y	4,494
1581	Pentium N3710	4,494	+0%
1582	Pentium N3530	4,494	+0%
1583	Athlon II X3 400e	4,494	+0%
1584	Celeron N4000	4,493	+-0%
1585	Celeron 3965Y	4,493	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-4012Y based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,453 Rank: 1640

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1636	Atom C3338	4,454	+0%
1637	Celeron E3300	4,454	+0%
1638	E2-3800	4,454	+0%
1639	Celeron 1005M	4,453	+0%
1640	Core i3-4012Y	4,453
1641	A4-9120	4,453	+0%
1642	Celeron 3855U	4,452	+-0%
1643	Core i3-2377M	4,452	+-0%
1644	Celeron 3965Y	4,452	+-0%
1645	Celeron B840	4,452	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-4012Y based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,488 Rank: 1485

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1481	Celeron 3955U	4,488	+0%
1482	Athlon II X3 450	4,488	+0%
1483	Xeon W3505	4,488	+0%
1484	A8-7100	4,488	+0%
1485	Core i3-4012Y	4,488
1486	Core i5-540M	4,488	+0%
1487	Core i5-460M	4,488	+0%
1488	PRO A6-9500	4,488	+0%
1489	Athlon II X3 445	4,487	+-0%
1490	Pentium G620	4,487	+-0%

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Core i3-4012Y Details

Ranking #1735 of 2060 in single-core performance and #1646 in multicore performance, the Intel Core i3-4012Y represents a mid-tier entry from an earlier generation of mobile processors. Released in 2014 as part of Intel's Haswell microarchitecture lineup, this CPU is now well over a decade old, placing it firmly in the legacy category. Despite its age, it remains relevant for basic computing tasks, especially in ultra-portable devices where power efficiency is prioritized over raw performance.

Designed for low-power notebooks and 2-in-1 devices, the Core i3-4012Y features two cores with four threads enabled via Hyper-Threading, running at a base frequency of 1.5 GHz and boosting up to 2.3 GHz. It operates on a 22 nm process node and is packaged in the FCBGA1168 socket, which is commonly found in thin and light laptops. The processor supports DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory types at speeds up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB across two channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4200 GPU operates at a base frequency of 200 MHz and can burst up to 850 MHz, supporting up to three displays simultaneously. While not suited for modern gaming or high-resolution video editing, it provides adequate graphics performance for everyday productivity, web browsing, and light multimedia use. The chip’s thermal design power (TDP) of just 11.5 W enables long battery life and minimal heat output, making it ideal for passive cooling systems.

In terms of supported technologies, the i3-4012Y includes a range of modern features for its time, such as AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro for business environments. It also supports virtualization through VT-x and VT-d, along with Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) for dynamic power management. However, it lacks support for ECC memory, which limits its use in professional or server-grade workstations.

Benchmark data reveals that while the processor performs reasonably well in single-threaded workloads—scoring 4042 in the single-core test—it lags significantly in multicore performance, achieving only 4331 points. This indicates that the chip is optimized more for efficiency than raw parallel processing power. In comparison to its contemporaries, it sits between older dual-core Atom and Celeron models and newer Core i5 or i7 variants from the same era.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-4012Y serves best in legacy systems, budget devices, or as a replacement in older laptops where upgrading the entire platform is not feasible. Its strengths lie in low power consumption and sufficient performance for basic office applications, web browsing, and video playback. However, users seeking modern multitasking, software compatibility, or higher performance should consider more recent processors, as the i3-4012Y is no longer competitive in today’s computing landscape.