We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Intel Core i3-12100T CPU in tray with stock air cooler

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100T 35W desktop processor with Intel CPU air cooler OEM tray

SKU CH-H6RC-VA9XA

Four-core desktop processor with 35 W TDP, 4.1 GHz max turbo and included air cooler for LGA1700 sockets

  • 4 cores and 8 threads handle multitasking workloads smoothly
  • 35 W TDP keeps power draw and heat low
  • Max turbo frequency of 4.1 GHz delivers responsive single-thread speed
  • Intel UHD Graphics 730 provides display output without a discrete card
  • Supports up to 128 GB of system memory for large datasets

Intel Core i3-12100T 35W Desktop Processor

This desktop CPU uses the LGA1700 socket and delivers four cores with eight threads for everyday computing. It includes an Intel air cooler in an OEM tray package. The processor runs at a 2.20 GHz base frequency and reaches up to 4.1 GHz turbo speed. It suits users building a compact or low-power system.

Practical Limits of the 35W TDP and LGA1700 Platform

The 35 W thermal design keeps heat output low but caps sustained performance under heavy multi-threaded loads. The LGA1700 interface requires a compatible motherboard with an appropriate chipset. Memory support tops out at 128 GB maximum capacity. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 handles basic display output without a discrete card.

Installation Notes and Common Issues

The bundled air cooler mounts directly using the standard LGA1700 retention mechanism. OEM tray packaging means no retail box or extra accessories are included. Builders must apply thermal paste if the cooler lacks pre-applied compound. Ensure the motherboard BIOS recognises 12th generation processors before installation.

How it compares

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

Price $104.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).

New to this? Buying a processor with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 35 W version or a higher-power model?

The 35 W TDP keeps heat low and suits small chassis or quiet builds; choose a higher-power model only if your cooling and power budget can handle more watts.

What does the 4.1 GHz boost mean in daily use?

The 4.1 GHz max turbo lets the four cores reach that speed briefly on light or bursty loads; sustained all-core work will run closer to the 2.20 GHz base.

Does the LGA 1700 socket limit memory speed or capacity?

The processor supports up to 128 GB of memory; the LGA 1700 platform itself sets the actual memory-speed ceiling, so check your motherboard specifications for the supported rates.

More in Desktop Processors

Similar items