Intel · Core i3 · 2021 · LGA1700
The Intel Core i3-12100 is a desktop processor with 4 cores, released in 2021 at an MSRP of $122. It is part of the Core i3 lineup, using the 12th Gen platform, and fits the LGA1700 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Alder Lake" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 8 threads for improved parallelism. The Core i3-12100 has a base clock of 3.3 GHz and can boost up to 4.3 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Alder Lake" silicon on a Intel 7 process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR4/DDR5 memory. With a TDP of 60W, the Core i3-12100 is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. Integrated graphics are provided by the UHD 730 solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 80KB/core of L1, 5MB of L2, and 12MB of L3 cache.
4 P-cores with Hyper-Threading, no E-cores. Strong single-core performance in a budget package.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i3 |
| Series | 12th Gen |
| Architecture | Alder Lake |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2021 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80KB/core |
| L2 cache | 5MB |
| L3 cache | 12MB |
| TDP | 60W |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Process | Intel 7 |
| Memory type | DDR4/DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | UHD 730 |
| Chipsets | Z690, H670, B660, H610 |
| Launch MSRP | $122 |
| Part number | BX8071512100 |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8071504651012 |