Responsive Desktop Performance

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 12th Gen desktop processor featuring four performance cores and eight threads. It operates at 3.30GHz and can reach up to 4.30GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, while 12MB of Intel Smart Cache supports responsive everyday computing and gaming performance.

Platform Support

Designed for LGA1700 motherboards, the processor supports DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 memory and provides PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 connectivity. Maximum memory capacity depends on the installed memory type and motherboard configuration.

Dedicated Graphics Required

The Core i3-12100F does not include integrated graphics. A compatible discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Included Cooling

The boxed processor includes an Intel Laminar RM1 thermal solution for compatible desktop installations. Processor specifications are available from Intel, with boxed cooler details confirmed through Intel Support.

Product Specifications & Identifiers

• Brand: Intel
• Product family: 12th Gen Intel Core i3
• Processor number: i3-12100F
• Ordering code: BX8071512100F
• Code name: Alder Lake
• Product type: Desktop processor
• Lithography: Intel 7
• Cores: 4 performance cores
• Threads: 8
• Processor base frequency: 3.30GHz
• Maximum turbo frequency: 4.30GHz
• Intel Smart Cache: 12MB
• Total L2 cache: 5MB
• Socket: FCLGA1700 (LGA1700)
• Processor base power: 58W
• Maximum turbo power: 89W
• Maximum memory capacity: 128GB
• Memory support: DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200
• Memory channels: 2
• Maximum memory bandwidth: 76.8GB/s
• PCI Express support: PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0
• Maximum PCI Express lanes: 20
• Integrated graphics: None
• Included cooler: Intel Laminar RM1
• Maximum operating temperature: 100°C
• Package size: 45mm × 37.5mm