Step into powerful performance with the Intel Core i3-12100F, a 12th Gen processor built on Intel’s advanced architecture. Featuring 4 cores and 8 threads, it delivers reliable speed for gaming, productivity, and everyday use. With a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and a max turbo boost up to 4.3 GHz, this processor ensures smooth multitasking and responsive performance.
Equipped with 12MB Intel® Smart Cache, the i3-12100F accelerates data access and keeps applications running seamlessly. Designed for the LGA 1700 socket, it supports the latest DDR4/DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, making it future-ready and efficient. Please note: as an “F” series processor, it requires a discrete graphics card (no integrated graphics).
Intel Core i3-12100F Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.30 GHz)
Specification
Essentials
Product Collection: 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors
Code Name: Products formerly Alder Lake
Vertical Segment: Desktop
Processor Number: i3-12100F
Status: Launched
Launch Date: Q1'22
Lithography: Intel 7
Use Conditions: PC/Client/Tablet
CPU Specifications
Total Cores: 4
# of Performance-cores: 4
# of Efficient-cores: 0
Total Threads: 8
Max Turbo Frequency: 4.30 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.30 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.30 GHz
Cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Total L2 Cache: 5 MB
Processor Base Power: 58 W
Maximum Turbo Power: 89 W
Supplemental Information
Embedded Options Available: No
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 128 GB
Memory Types: Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s, Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max # of Memory Channels: 2
Max Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s
Expansion Options
Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0
Max # of DMI Lanes: 8
Scalability: 1S Only
PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express Configurations ‡: Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 20
Package Specifications
Sockets Supported: FCLGA1700
Max CPU Configuration: 1
Thermal Solution Specification: PCG 2020C
TJUNCTION: 100°C
Package Size: 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator: 3.0
Intel® Thread Director: No
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost): Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡: Yes
Intel® Speed Shift Technology: Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡: No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡: 2.0
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡: Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡: Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡: Yes
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡: Yes
Intel® 64 ‡: Yes
Instruction Set: 64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions: Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Idle States: Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology: Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes
Security & Reliability
Intel® AES New Instructions: Yes
Secure Key: Yes
Intel® OS Guard: Yes
Execute Disable Bit ‡: Yes
Intel® Boot Guard: Yes
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE): Yes
Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes
Warranty
3 Years
Note*
Price, feature and specifications are subject to change without notice

