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Intel

Intel Core i3-12100F OEM desktop processor

SKU CH-AD9Z-5F35V

Quad-core desktop CPU with 3.3 GHz base clock, 4.3 GHz turbo, 12 MB L3 cache and 58 W base power for LGA 1700 boards

  • Product nameCore i3-12100F
  • CPU coresQuad-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Maximum turbo clock4.3 GHz
  • TDP rating58 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Quad-core design with eight threads handles everyday multitasking smoothly
  • 3 GHz base clock and 4.3 GHz max turbo deliver responsive performance
  • 58 W processor base power keeps system thermals manageable
  • LGA 1700 socket supports PCIe 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 for modern platforms
  • 128 GB maximum memory capacity with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth enables large workloads

Quad-core Alder Lake desktop CPU

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 12th-generation quad-core processor with eight threads, running at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and a maximum turbo of 4.3 GHz. It fits the LGA 1700 socket and is built on the Intel 7 process, targeting mainstream desktop builds that do not require integrated graphics.

Check motherboard socket and cooling

Verify that your motherboard uses the LGA 1700 socket and that its BIOS supports 12th-generation Core i3 processors before ordering. This OEM unit ships without a cooler, so a separate CPU cooler rated for at least 89 W maximum turbo power must be sourced. The dual-channel memory controller supports up to 128 GB of system memory.

58 W base power with 89 W turbo

In typical workloads the processor operates at a 58 W base power, while short bursts can reach the 89 W maximum turbo power limit. A cooler sized for the higher figure keeps temperatures stable during sustained loads. PCI Express 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 lanes are available for graphics and storage devices.

How it compares

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

Price $93.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
Maximum turbo clock 4.3 GHz
Lower than about 75% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).
TDP rating 58 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 nameBXC8071512100F
Product nameCore i3-12100F
Performance
Working frequency3.3 GHz
Processor
CPU coresQuad-Core
CPU socketLGA 1700
Maximum turbo clock4.3 GHz
TDP rating58 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameAlder Lake
CPU threads8-Threads
Level 2 cache5 MB
Level 3 cache12 MB
Process nodeIntel 7
Virtualization supportYes
Memory
Channel configuration2
Memory limit128 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s
Graphics
Built-in graphicsNone Integrated Graphics
Ports & slots
PCIe generation5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0
Power
Maximum turbo power89 W
Compatibility
Compatible systemsWindows 11

Questions about this item

Does the Intel Core i3-12100F OEM package include a cooling solution or must I buy one separately?

The OEM tray processor is supplied without a cooler so a compatible LGA 1700 air or liquid cooler must be purchased separately.

Should I choose the 3.3 GHz base or the 4.3 GHz turbo figure when comparing this i3-12100F to other CPUs?

The 3.3 GHz base clock is the guaranteed all-core speed while the 4.3 GHz max turbo applies to single-thread bursts under thermal headroom.

What does the 58 W processor base power mean for my motherboard and cooler selection?

A board and cooler rated for at least 58 W continuous and 89 W peak will handle the i3-12100F without throttling.

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