Intel Core i3-12100 Desktop Processor

The Intel Core i3-12100 delivers reliable performance for everyday computing, productivity tasks, and light gaming. Built on Intel's 12th generation Alder Lake architecture, this processor features 4 performance cores and 8 threads with a base frequency of 3.3GHz and turbo speeds reaching up to 4.3GHz.

Performance Specifications

This LGA1700 socket processor includes 12MB of Intel Smart Cache (with 5MB L2 cache) to accelerate frequently used applications and data. The 60W base power design with 89W maximum turbo power provides an efficient thermal profile suitable for compact builds and standard cooling solutions. The included heatsink ensures you can start building immediately without additional cooling purchases.

Integrated Graphics Capability

The Intel UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU operates from 300MHz base to 1.4GHz dynamic frequency, featuring 24 execution units. It supports up to 4 simultaneous displays with multiple output options including HDMI 2.1 (4096x2160 @ 60Hz) and DisplayPort 1.4a (7680x4320 @ 60Hz). DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, and OpenCL 2.1 support ensures compatibility with modern applications and light gaming workloads.

Platform Features

The processor supports up to 128GB of system memory and provides 20 PCI Express lanes with both PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support for high-speed storage and graphics cards. DMI 4.0 interface ensures fast communication with the chipset. Intel Quick Sync Video and Clear Video HD Technology deliver hardware-accelerated media encoding and enhanced video playback quality.

Technical Specifications

Chip Name
BX8071512100 Alder Lake

Socket
LGA1700

Total Cores
4

Number of Performance Cores
4

Number of Efficient Cores
0

Total Threads
8

Max Turbo Frequency
4.30Ghz

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency
N/A

Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
4.30Ghz

Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
N/A

Performance-core Base Frequency
3.30Ghz

Efficient-core Base Frequency
N/A

Cache
12MB

Total L2 Cache
5MB

Processor Base Power
60W

Maximum Turbo Power
89W

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
128GB

Processor Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 730

Graphics Base Frequency
300 MHz

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.40 GHz

Graphics Output
eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1

Execution Units
24

Max Resolution (HDMI)
4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz

Max Resolution (DP)
7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

DirectX Support
12

OpenGL Support
4.5

Intel Quick Sync Video
Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology
Yes

Number of Displays Supported
4

OpenCL Support
2.1

Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision
4.0

PCI Express Revision
5.0 and 4.0

Max Number of PCI Express Lanes
20

Heatsink
Y

Packaging
Retail

• Socket: 1700
• On-Chip Graphics: Yes
• Speed: 3.3GHz
• Core Quantity: 4
• Prefix: Core i3