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Intel Core i3-12100F 12th Gen 4C/8T 3.3GHz Base 4.3GHz Turbo LGA1700 (Boxed)

SKU 6928 Brand INTEL EAN13 8592978354077
Intel Core i3-12100F: 12th Gen Alder Lake, 4 cores/8 threads, 3.3GHz base/4.3GHz turbo, LGA1700 socket, 12MB L3 cache, 58W TDP, no integrated GPU.
CPU (Processors) - Socket Intel LGA1700
CPU (Processors) - Processor Family Intel Core i3
CPU (Processors) - Cores 4
CPU (Processors) - Threads 8
CPU (Processors) - TDP 46-65W
CPU (Processors) - Integrated Graphics No (Discrete GPU Required)
CPU (Processors) - Memory Support DDR4 DDR5
CPU (Processors) - Unlocked/Overclockable No
CPU (Processors) - Cooler Included No

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 12th generation Alder Lake desktop processor designed for budget-conscious builders and entry-level computing. With 4 performance cores and 8 threads enabled by Hyper-Threading technology, this processor delivers strong single-threaded performance and respectable multi-threaded capabilities. Operating at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and boosting up to 4.3 GHz, the i3-12100F provides efficient performance for everyday computing, light gaming, and productivity tasks.

Built on Intel's advanced 10nm process technology, the i3-12100F features 12MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 memory standards through the LGA1700 socket. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58W under normal operation, with a maximum boost TDP of 89W. As the 'F' variant, this model does not include integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output. The processor supports essential instruction set extensions including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, and AES-NI, along with Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 and Speed Shift technologies for dynamic performance optimization.

Key Features:

  • 4 Performance Cores / 8 Threads with Hyper-Threading
  • 3.3 GHz Base / 4.3 GHz Max Turbo Frequency
  • 12MB Shared L3 Cache (80KB L1 + 1.28MB L2 per core)
  • LGA1700 Socket (12th Gen Intel Platform)
  • DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 Memory Support (2 Channels, up to 128GB)
  • 10nm Process Technology
  • 58W TDP / 89W Max Boost TDP
  • No Integrated Graphics (Discrete GPU Required)
  • Supports Turbo Boost 2.0, Speed Shift, and Enhanced SpeedStep

 

Processor FamilyIntel Core i3 (12th Generation Alder Lake)
Cores4 Performance Cores
Threads8 Threads (with Hyper-Threading)
Base Frequency3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.3 GHz
L1 Cache4 x 32 KB Instruction + 4 x 48 KB Data (320 KB total)
L2 Cache4 x 1280 KB (5.12 MB total, 1.28 MB per core)
L3 Cache12 MB Shared
SocketLGA1700 (FCLGA1700)
Fabrication Process10 nm (Intel 7)
Die Size163 mm²
TDP (PL1)58 W
Max Boost TDP (PL2)89 W
Maximum Core Temperature100°C
Bus Frequency100 MHz
Multiplier33x (Base), up to 43x (Turbo)
Unlocked MultiplierNo
Integrated GraphicsNone (F-variant without UHD 730)
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Memory Channels2
Max Memory Size128 GB
Max Memory Bandwidth76.8 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportNo
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Turbo Boost TechnologyTurbo Boost 2.0
Turbo Boost Max 3.0No
Speed Shift (EIST)Yes (Enhanced SpeedStep, Speed Shift)
Thermal MonitoringYes
Idle StatesYes
Deep Learning BoostYes
Cooler IncludedNo