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Rectangular green printed circuit board with gold contact pads and silver metal heat spreader marked Intel Core i3 12100

Intel Refurbished

Intel Core i3-12100 BX8071512100 desktop processor

SKU CH-6QJ1-CAJ7F MPN BX8071512100

Quad-core desktop CPU with eight threads, 3.3 GHz base clock, 4.30 GHz turbo, 12 MB L3 cache, 60 W base power and integrated UHD Graphics 730

  • Product nameCore i3-12100
  • CPU coresQuad-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Maximum turbo clockP-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.3 GHz
  • TDP ratingProcessor Base Power: 60 W Maximum Turbo Power: 89 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Quad-core Alder Lake design handles multitasking with eight threads
  • 3 GHz base and 4.30 GHz turbo frequency deliver responsive performance
  • Intel 7 process keeps base power at 60 W
  • DDR4 3200 and DDR5 4800 memory support for flexible builds
  • Integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides display output without a discrete card

Intel Core i3-12100 quad-core desktop processor

This refurbished processor uses the LGA 1700 socket and the Intel 7 process. It delivers four performance cores with hyper-threading for eight threads. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 handles display output without a separate card.

Sustained load behaviour at 60W base and 89W turbo

Processor base power is 60W and maximum turbo power reaches 89W. Under continuous multi-threaded work the chip will settle near the base frequency to stay within the 60W envelope. Short bursts can lift clocks toward 4.30 GHz until the 89W limit or thermal constraints intervene.

Installation notes for LGA 1700 platform

Cooling device is not included so a separate LGA 1700 compatible cooler must be sourced. The processor supports DDR4 3200 and DDR5 4800 memory in dual-channel mode. Ensure the motherboard BIOS is recent enough for 12th generation Alder Lake CPUs before fitting.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $52.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
Maximum turbo clock P-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.3 GHz
Lower than about 75% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).
TDP rating Processor Base Power: 60 W Maximum Turbo Power: 89 W
Lower than about 92% of the 320 comparable items (median 95 W).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineCore i3 12th Gen
Model nameBX8071512100
Product nameCore i3-12100
Performance
Working frequency3.3 GHz
Processor
CPU coresQuad-Core
CPU socketLGA 1700
Maximum turbo clockP-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.3 GHz
TDP ratingProcessor Base Power: 60 W
Maximum Turbo Power: 89 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameAlder Lake
CPU threads8-Threads
Level 2 cache5 MB
Level 3 cache12 MB
Process nodeIntel 7
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Virtualization supportYes
Max PCIe lanesCPU PCIe 5.0 Lanes: 16
CPU PCIe 4.0 Lanes: 4
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4 3200 / DDR5 4800
Channel configuration2
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730
Ports & slots
PCIe generation5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size121 × 109 × 81 mm
Compatibility
Compatible systemsWindows 11
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 60 W base power and 89 W maximum turbo power generate during all-day use?

The processor runs at a 60 W base power and can reach 89 W maximum turbo power, so sustained workloads will produce heat consistent with those figures and require a cooler rated for at least 89 W.

What memory must I already have since the CPU supports DDR4 3200 and DDR5 4800?

You need either DDR4 3200 or DDR5 4800 modules; the motherboard decides which type is usable, so match the memory to the board you own.

Will my existing PCIe 3.0 graphics card work with the CPU PCIe 5.0 lanes?

Yes, the processor provides 16 CPU PCIe 5.0 lanes that are backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 devices, so an older graphics card will function normally.

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