4-Core, 8-Thread Everyday Performance
A 4-core, 8-thread design supports responsive desktop computing with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.30 GHz.
Updated 4 months ago
Intel
Intel Core i3-12100F
A 4-core, 8-thread entry-level CPU that punches well above its weight class in gaming.
$101.14
CategoryComputer Processors
Product Highlights
The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
Modern Platform Compatibility
The LGA1700 processor supports DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 memory and PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 connectivity.
Cooler Included
An included CPU cooler provides a ready cooling solution for this 58 W processor base power chip.
The Intel Core i3-12100F is an Alder Lake 12th Gen desktop CPU with 4 cores, 8 threads, a 3.30 GHz base frequency, up to 4.30 GHz turbo frequency, 12 MB Intel Smart Cache, and a 58 W processor base power for LGA1700 systems.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
TechSpot
Intel Core i3-12100F Review: The New Budget Champ
The Core i3-12100F is described as an unrivaled budget champion at its price point, offering excellent application performance that rivals some previous-generation 6-core processors and strong gaming capabilities.
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Club386
Intel Core i3-12100F review: brilliant budget choice
The reviewer highlights the processor as a brilliant and instantly likeable budget choice, praising its class-leading value, strong performance for everyday tasks, and capability for gaming.
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Ars Technica
Intel Core i3-12100 and i5-12400 review: Fast, affordable, and hard to criticize
The reviewer categorizes the chip as fast and affordable, noting significant performance and power efficiency improvements over 10th and 11th-generation CPUs, and considers it well-suited for basic desktop setups.
Andrew Cunningham · Apr 7, 2022
TechPowerUp
Intel Core i3-12100F Review - 5.2 GHz OC with an Asterisk
The review identifies the CPU as a potential value king, praising its efficient monolithic design and strong performance for users with a discrete graphics card.
Unknown · Jan 25, 2022
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
21:39
Budget King: $130 Intel Core i3-12100F CPU Review & Benchmarks
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Hardware Unboxed · youtube
19:24
The Intel i3-12100 - Worth Using a Quad Core?
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Proceu Tech · youtube
2:52
Intel Core i3 12100f VS Ryzen 5 3600 | i3 12100f Review
Intel i3 12100f is looking as good as it is priced and might just claim the title of “budget king” in the affordable gaming segment.
2,688 views · 4 years ago
Techfluencer · youtube
3:50
Intel's $97 Budget CPU - i3 12100F unboxing and overview
The Intel 12th gen platform has crushed the benchmarks with higher performance per cycle than the 10th and 11th gen systems.
757 views · 4 years ago
The Net Guy Reviews · youtube
Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureAlder Lake (12th Gen Core)
Base Clock3.3
Base Clock Speed(GHz)3.3 GHz
Cache L312
Cache Size(MB)12 MB
Capacity128
Compatibility['LGA1700', 'DDR5 4800 MT/s', 'DDR4 3200 MT/s', 'PCIe 5.0', 'PCIe 4.0']
Component TypeCPU
Core Count(cores)4 cores
Cpu Cooler IncludedTrue
Cpu Microarchitecture GenerationIntel 12th Gen Core (Alder Lake)
Cpu SocketLGA 1700
Dimensions['45.0 mm x 37.5 mm']
Form FactorFCLGA1700
Included CoolerYes
Integrated GraphicsNo
Interface Standard['PCI Express 5.0', 'PCI Express 4.0', 'DMI 4.0']
Launch Date2022 Q1
ManufacturerIntel
Manufacturing ProcessIntel 7
Max Boost Clock4.3
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.3 GHz
Max Memory Speed4800
Max Turbo Power89
Memory Channels2
Memory SupportUp to DDR5-4800 MT/s or DDR4-3200 MT/s
Memory Type Support2
Overclocking SupportNo
Pcie Lane Count20
Pcie VersionPCIe 5.0
Pci Express VersionPCI Express 5.0 and 4.0
Performance Spec['Max Turbo Frequency: 4.30 GHz', 'Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.30 GHz', 'Processor Base Power (TDP): 58 W', 'Maximum Turbo Power: 89 W', '12 MB Intel Smart Cache']
Power Requirements58
Price(USD)101.14 USD
Process NodeIntel 7
SocketLGA1700
Tdp Processor Base Power58
Thermal Design['Maximum operating temperature: 100°C']
Thermal Design Power(W)58 W
Thread Count(threads)8 threads
Unlocked Multiplier OverclockingFalse
Warranty Period36
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