Yo, gamer! Get ready to turbocharge your budget build with the Intel Core i3-12100, a 4-core, 8-thread beast from the 12th Gen Alder Lake lineup that punches way above its weight class.
Built on Intel’s Alder Lake architecture and LGA 1700 socket, this CPU is a lean, mean machine for 1080p gaming, light productivity, and everyday tasks, delivering snappy performance for titles like Valorant or Rocket League without breaking the bank.
With integrated graphics and efficient power use, it’s perfect for compact rigs or casual gamers on a budget.
Let’s dive into the hype and break down the specs in a sorted, gaming-charged list to fuel your build’s domination!
Intel Core i3-12100, Intel® Core™ i3
SKU: BX8071512100
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- Architecture: Alder Lake (Intel 7 process, 10nm-class). Cores/Threads: 4 cores (4 P-cores, 0 E-cores), 8 threads. Clock Speeds: P-cores: Base 3.3 GHz, Turbo up to 4.3 GHz (all-core up to 4.1 GHz). Cache: L1: 320 KB (80 KB per P-core). L2: 5 MB (1.25 MB per P-core). L3: 12 MB (shared). Compatibility: Socket: LGA 1700. Chipset Support: Intel 600/700 series (B760, H670, Z790, etc.; BIOS update may be required). Cooling: Included: Intel Laminar RM1 cooler (stock air cooling, supports 60W TDP). Graphics: Integrated: Intel UHD Graphics 730 (24 EUs, up to 1.45 GHz, supports HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 1.4, Quick Sync Video). Memory: Dual-channel DDR5 (up to 4800 MT/s, max 128GB) or DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s, max 128GB). Supports non-ECC, unbuffered DIMM. PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0 (16 lanes for GPU, 4 lanes for NVMe) + PCIe 4.0 (additional lanes). Power: TDP: 60W (base), up to 89W (max turbo power). Extras: Features: Intel Thread Director, AVX2, AES-NI, hardware virtualization, VT-d, SSE4.1/4.2. Supports Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit). Not unlocked for overclocking (non-K SKU)