INTEL Core i3 12100F 12th Generation Processor ( 4.3 GHz / 4 Cores / 8 Threads )

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 12th Generation Alder Lake desktop processor built on Intel 7 lithography and designed for the LGA1700 socket. It delivers dependable performance for everyday computing, productivity workloads, and entry-level gaming without an integrated graphics unit, making it a practical pairing with a discrete GPU. At its core, the i3-12100F features 4 Performance-cores and 8 threads powered by Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.30 GHz and can reach a maximum turbo frequency of 4.30 GHz via Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, giving it responsive single-threaded speed for common desktop tasks. The cache hierarchy includes 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache (L3) and 5 MB of L2 cache, helping reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data. On the memory side, the i3-12100F supports both DDR5 at up to 4800 MT/s and DDR4 at up to 3200 MT/s across two channels, offering flexibility whether you are building a new platform or upgrading an existing one. Maximum addressable memory is 128 GB, with a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The processor supports PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 lanes, with up to 20 PCIe lanes total and configurations of up to 1×16+4 or 2×8+4. DMI 4 connects the CPU to the chipset via 8 lanes. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Intel Speed Shift Technology enable efficient power scaling, with a Processor Base Power (PBP) of 58 W and Maximum Turbo Power (MTP) of 89 W. The thermal junction maximum is 100 °C. On the security front, the i3-12100F includes Intel AES New Instructions, Secure Key, Intel Boot Guard, OS Guard, Execute Disable Bit, VT-x, VT-d, Extended Page Tables, and Control-Flow Enforcement Technology. Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) and a Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 add chip AI inference support. The processor is Windows 11 compatible and carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verified Specifications: - Processor Number: i3-12100F | Product Code: BX8071512100F - Lithography: Intel 7 | Socket: FCLGA1700 - Cores / Threads: 4 Performance-cores / 8 threads (0 Efficient-cores) - Base Frequency: 3.30 GHz | Max Turbo Frequency: 4.30 GHz - L3 Cache: 12 MB Intel Smart Cache | L2 Cache: 5 MB - Memory Support: DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | Max Memory: 128 GB | Channels: 2 - Max Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s - PCIe Revision: 5.0 and 4.0 | Max PCIe Lanes: 20 - Processor Base Power: 58 W | Maximum Turbo Power: 89 W - TJunction: 100 °C | Package Size: 45.0 mm × 37.5 mm - Warranty: 3 Years