INTEL GEN 12TH I-3 12100
Intel's 12th generation processors, known as Alder Lake, introduce a hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores. This design boosts multitasking and gaming performance while supporting DDR5 memory and advanced technologies.
Features
The Intel Core i3-12100 is an entry-level processor from Intel's 12th Generation Alder Lake lineup, designed to provide solid performance for budget-conscious users, including gamers and everyday computing enthusiasts. This CPU features a 4-core, 8-thread configuration, utilizing Intel's new hybrid architecture, which combines performance cores (P-cores) for demanding tasks with efficient cores (E-cores) for lighter workloads, optimizing performance across various applications. The i3-12100 operates at a base clock speed of 3.3 GHz and can boost up to 4.3 GHz with Intel's Turbo Boost Technology, delivering responsive performance for gaming, productivity, and multitasking scenarios.
Equipped with 12MB of Intel Smart Cache, the i3-12100 enhances data access speeds, contributing to improved overall performance. It supports DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 3200 MT/s and DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 4800 MT/s, allowing for greater flexibility and future-proofing when building a system. Additionally, the processor features PCIe 4.0 support, enabling higher bandwidth for modern graphics cards and NVMe SSDs, which enhances data transfer rates and overall system responsiveness.
Unlike the "F" series models, the i3-12100 includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730, providing decent graphical performance for everyday tasks such as video playback, light gaming, and basic graphic applications, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPU for users with light graphical needs. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60W, ensuring energy efficiency while delivering competent performance, making it suitable for a range of builds from budget desktops to compact systems.
Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology dynamically adjusts the clock speeds based on workload demands, optimizing performance for both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications. Overall, the Intel Core i3-12100 stands out as an excellent choice for users seeking an affordable and capable processor that can handle everyday tasks, light gaming, and entry-level content creation, making it an ideal option for budget-friendly desktops and workstations.
SPECIFICATION:
TOTAL NUMBER OF CORE | 4 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF THREADS | 8 |
MAX RAM SUPPORT | 128 GB |
| MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT | 600 / 700 SERIES |
RAM SUPPORT | DDR-4 UPTO 3200 MT/S DDR-5 UPTO 4800 MT/S |
MAX MEMORY BANDWIDTH | 76.8 GB/S |
PROCESSOR BASE FREQUENCY | 3.30 GHZ |
PROCESSOR MAX TURBO FREQUENCY | 4.30 GHZ |
SOCKET TYPE | FCLGA1700 |
LITHOGRAPY | 10NM |
INTEL THERMAL JUNCTION | 100°C |
PCIe RIVISION | 4.0 AND 5.0 |
| PCIe CONFIGURATION | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 |
| MAX NO. OF PCIe LANES | 20 |
CACHE | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
TOTAL L2 CACHE | 12MB |
PROCESSOR BASE POWER | 58 W |
PROCESSOR MAXIMUM TURBO POWER | 89 W |
| BUS SPEED | - |
| INBUILT GRAPHIC PROCESSOR | YES |
| GPU NAME | INTEL UHD GRAPHICS 730 |
| GPU BASE FREQUENCY | 300MHz |
| GPU MAX DYNAMIC FREQUENCY | 1.40GHz |
| GPU VIDEO MAX MEMORY | 64GB |