Intel Core i3-12100F 12th Gen 4C/8T 3.3GHz Base 4.3GHz Turbo LGA1700 (Boxed)
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.
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| 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 Family | Intel Core i3 (12th Generation Alder Lake) |
| Cores | 4 Performance Cores |
| Threads | 8 Threads (with Hyper-Threading) |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 4 x 32 KB Instruction + 4 x 48 KB Data (320 KB total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 x 1280 KB (5.12 MB total, 1.28 MB per core) |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB Shared |
| Socket | LGA1700 (FCLGA1700) |
| Fabrication Process | 10 nm (Intel 7) |
| Die Size | 163 mm² |
| TDP (PL1) | 58 W |
| Max Boost TDP (PL2) | 89 W |
| Maximum Core Temperature | 100°C |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 33x (Base), up to 43x (Turbo) |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
| Integrated Graphics | None (F-variant without UHD 730) |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Size | 128 GB |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
| ECC Memory Support | No |
| Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX |
| Hyper-Threading | Yes |
| Turbo Boost Technology | Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | No |
| Speed Shift (EIST) | Yes (Enhanced SpeedStep, Speed Shift) |
| Thermal Monitoring | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Deep Learning Boost | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No |