The Intel Core i3-12100F delivers impressive performance for budget-conscious gamers and everyday PC users. Featuring 4 Performance-cores and 8 threads, it offers excellent responsiveness for gaming, office applications, web browsing, and general multitasking. With boost frequencies reaching up to 4.3GHz and 12MB of Intel Smart Cache, it provides strong single-core performance that helps keep modern applications running smoothly.
As an F-series processor, the i3-12100F requires a dedicated graphics card, making it ideal for entry-level gaming systems. Support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and the LGA1700 platform provides a modern upgrade path while maintaining exceptional value for budget desktop builds.
Key Features
- 4 Cores / 8 Threads
- 3.3 GHz Base | 4.3 GHz Max Turbo Boost
- 12 MB Intel Smart Cache + 5 MB L2 Cache
- Up to 128 GB of dual-channel DDR5 (up to 4800 MT/s) or DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s)
- No Integrated Graphics (Discrete GPU required)
- 58W Processor Base Power (PBP) | 89W Maximum Turbo Power (MTP)
- Brand
- Intel
- Cache
- 12 MB Intel Smart Cache
- CPU Socket
- LGA1700
- Default TDP
- 58W
- ECC Memory Supported
- Yes
- Efficient Core Base Clock
- N/A
- Efficient Core Turbo Clock
- N/A
- Efficient Cores
- 0
- Execution Units
- N/A
- Graphics Base Frequency
- N/A
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- N/A
- Graphics Model
- N/A
- L2 Cache
- 5 MB
- Max Turbo Clock
- 4.3 GHz
- Maximum Memory
- 128 GB
- Memory Channels
- Dual-channel
- Model
- i3-12100
- Number of CPU Cores
- 4
- Number of Threads
- 8
- Packaging
- Retail
- Performance Core Base Clock
- 3.3 GHz
- Performance Core Turbo Clock
- 4.3 GHz
- Performance Cores
- 4
- Series
- Alder Lake
- System Memory Specification
- DDR4 Up to 3200 MT/s
DDR5 Up to 4800 MT/s - System Memory Type
- DDR4 / DDR5
- Thermal Solution
- Included
- Unlocked Multiplier
- No
- Warranty
- 3 Years
