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Intel Core i3 12100
Product Insights
Builder's Notes
- Requires a motherboard with the LGA1700 socket.
- Supports high-speed DDR5 memory. Check your motherboard compatibility.
Why we like it
Integrated Graphics — No dedicated GPU needed for display output.
Budget Beast
Incredible value for entry-level builds.
Value analysis: Approximately $37.30 per physical core.
Who is this for?
This CPU is an excellent choice for budget gaming builds and home office PCs. It delivers reliable performance for 1080p gaming and daily tasks at a very accessible price point.
Ecosystem & Platform
This CPU uses the Intel LGA1700 Socket. It is compatible with Intel 600 and 700 series motherboards (e.g. Z790, B760). Note that this platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, so check your motherboard's memory compatibility carefully.
Specifications
Product
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- Name
- Core i3 12100
Chip
- Process
- 10 nm
- Microarchitecture
- Alder Lake
- Series
- Core i3
- Socket
- LGA1700
Performance
- Core Count
- 4
- Thread Count
- 8
- Base Clock
- 3.3 GHz
- Boost Clock
- 4.3 GHz
Power
- TDP
- 60W
- Boost TDP
- 89W
Cache
- L2 Cache
- 5 MB
- L3 Cache
- 12 MB
Compatibility
- Cooler Included
- Yes
- ECC Memory Support
- No
- Memory Supported
- DDR5
Additional Specs
- Integrated Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 730
- Manufacturer Specs
- Intel's Site
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