Intel Core i3-12100 Processor

The Intel Core i3-12100 is a 12th Generation ‘Alder Lake’ desktop processor built for buyers who want dependable everyday performance without overspending. It combines four Performance-cores and eight threads with Intel Hyper-Threading, running at a 3.30 GHz base clock and climbing to a 4.30 GHz Max Turbo Frequency. That makes it a capable choice for day-to-day computing, office and web work, media playback and entry-level 1080p gaming. Manufactured on the Intel 7 process, the i3-12100 installs into LGA1700 (FCLGA1700) motherboards and supports both DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 memory, so it works equally well with budget DDR4 boards or newer DDR5 platforms — up to 128 GB across two memory channels. A 12 MB Intel Smart Cache, backed by 5 MB of L2 cache, keeps frequently used data close to the cores. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 means a discrete graphics card is optional for general use, while PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 support leaves headroom to add a GPU or fast NVMe storage later. With a 60 W Processor Base Power and 89 W Maximum Turbo Power, the i3-12100 runs efficiently, and the boxed BX8071512100 includes an Intel stock cooler to keep build costs down. Verified specifications — Brand: Intel; Model: Core i3-12100; Socket: LGA1700; Cores / Threads: 4 / 8; Base clock: 3.30 GHz; Max Turbo: 4.30 GHz; Cache: 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; Memory: DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200, up to 128 GB dual-channel; Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730; Processor Base Power: 60 W; Lithography: Intel 7; Warranty: 3 years. This processor is best suited to value and mainstream builds rather than heavy multi-threaded rendering or overclocking, since the i3-12100 ships with a locked multiplier