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Brand Intel
CPU manufacturer Intel
CPU model Core i3
CPU speed 3.3 GHz
CPU socket LGA 1700

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  • Intel® Core® i3 3.30 GHz processor uses less power and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications at an affordable price
  • 12 MB of L3 cache rapidly retrieves the most used data available to improve system performance
  • Built-in Intel UHD Graphics 730 controller for improved graphics and visual quality. Supports up to 4 monitors.

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Power up your productivity, gaming, and content-creation experiences by installing the Intel Core i3-12100 3.3 GHz Quad-Core LGA 1700 Processor into your desktop computer system.

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Customer ratings
4.64.6 out of 5 stars461
4.54.5 out of 5 stars182
4.74.7 out of 5 stars102
4.74.7 out of 5 stars1,163
4.74.7 out of 5 stars341
4.54.5 out of 5 stars103
Value for money
4.7
4.2
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4.5
4.7
4.0
For gaming
3.8
3.6
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4.5
4.8
4.6
Stability
4.9
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4.4
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core count
4
4
12
4
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1
CPU socket
LGA 1700
LGA 14C
LGA 1700
lga 1700
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LGA 1151
CPU speed
3.3 GHz
3.7 GHz
2.1 GHz
4.3 GHz
4.6 GHz
4.5 GHz
CPU family
core i3
core i3
core i7
apple ci3
core i5
core i3
L2 cache
12 MB
6 MB
25 MB
12 MB
20 MB
12 MB
wattage
65 watts
65 watts
65 watts
58 watts
65 watts
65 watts

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Intel Core i3 Core 12100 Desktop Processor

Built for the next generation of gaming.

12th Gen Intel Core i3-12100 desktop processor

Tech Specs

Max/Base Speed Up to 4.3 GHz Clock Speed1
Processor base power 60W
Intel Smart Cache 12MB
Motherboard compatibility 600 series (2)
Total CPU PCIe lanes 20
Memory speed DDR5
Discrete graphics required? Yes

i3-12100

Intel Core i3 Core 12100 Desktop Processor

i2-12100

Revolutionary performance and multitasking.

  • With high clock speeds and groundbreaking new architecture, you’ll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background.
  • Up to 4.3 GHz Max Clock Speed(1)
  • 4 Cores
  • 8 Threads

Performance that puts gaming first.

  • Get the best of both worlds with reliable performance for popular gaming titles and AI-assisted productivity and content creation
  • Motherboard compatibility: 600 series(2)

Performance beyond the cores.

  • The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.
  • Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.
  • Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.(3)
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Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
102
4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
461
Processor Cores (P-cores + E-cores) 16 16 12 12 4
Processor Threads 24 24 20 20 8
P-core / E-core Base Frequency (GHz) 2.40 GHz/1.80 GHz 2.40 GHz/1.80 GHz 2.10 GHz/1.60 GHz 2.10 GHz/1.60 GHz 4.3 GHz
Single P-core / E-core Turbo Frequency (GHz) 5.00 GHz/3.80 GHz 5.00 GHz/3.80 GHz 4.80 GHz/3.60 GHz 4.80 GHz/3.60 GHz -
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 5.10 GHz 5.10 GHz 4.90 GHz 4.90 GHz 4.40 GHz
Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size 30 MB 30 MB 25 MB 25 MB 12 MB
Memory Speed DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR5
Total CPU PCI Express Lanes 20 20 20 20 20
i2-12100

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
461 global ratings

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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars It is what it is
Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2024
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12100 is a great CPU because Intel did bust a lot of improvement since 12th gen. Good for home server.
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bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars Not too expensive
Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2024
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I picked it up for $120 on sale. That's a good price
It works great
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SirChan
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Value
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2024
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Good For 4K TV at 60HZ UHD 730 built in graphics. My Son uses it for gaming Gaming RTX 2070 8GB and16GB Ram on Motherboard. Good Value hardly difference with pricier 13100. I am using a GTX 1060 6GB for AI tutorials with 16GB RAM. My son and I are Happy with our respective use cases.
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Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2024
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Good
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Nirvair Kalsi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for Video Editing
Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2024
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with a nvme ssd its rapid, but the onboard graphics good enough for multiple displays not really gaming
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Saraka
5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Good Performance for the Price
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2023
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Even in 2023, it's astounding how much performance this i3 delivers. On Cinebench's single-thread test, I get the same score as an 11900k, which is insane! It's good for gaming and exceptionally powerful for an office PC.
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Chad
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s doing its job great
Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2023
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Works as intended even better than I thought it would really good budget cpu
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Chelsea
5.0 out of 5 stars Good value for money
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2023
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Quick and snappy processor for those on a budget. I currently have it in my PC I built myself and I'm very happy with it.
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K. Prieto
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
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This is a great processor that can handle just about any task imaginable. Just did a computer build and used this processor. And I have nothing bad to say about it. Would definitely use again on future builds.
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Emiliano
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on March 30, 2024
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Es ideal para cuando tienes poco presupuesto, tiene buena potencia y para las cosas y juegos básicos
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benhur
5.0 out of 5 stars funcionando bem até hoje março de 2024
Reviewed in Brazil on March 11, 2024
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funcionando bem até hoje março de 2024
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Mattia
5.0 out of 5 stars buona qualità prezzo
Reviewed in Italy on March 28, 2024
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Ottimo processore economico per lavori non troppo pesanti.
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josh
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cpu
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2023
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Works great out the box and super quiet cooler.
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