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Intel Core i3 Alder Lake i3-12100F BOX
2022DDR5multithreadingTurbo modePCI-E 5.0
i3-12100 BOXi3-12100 OEMi3-12100F BOXi3-12100F OEMi3-12100T OEMi3-12300T OEM
Main
SeriesCore i3
Code nameAlder Lake
SocketIntel LGA 1700
Lithography10 nm
In boxBOX (fan)
Cores and Threads
Cores4 cores
Performance4 cores
Threads8 threads
Multithreading
Speed
Performance-core Base3.3 GHz
Performance-core Max4.3 GHz
Cache
L1 cache320 KB
L2 cache5120 KB
L3 cache12 MB
Specs
IGPis absent
TDP60 W
Thermal Dissipation Max(TDP)89 W
InstructionSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
PCI Express5.0
Max. operating temperature100 °С
Passmark CPU Mark13814 score(s)
Memory
Max. RAM128 GB
Max. DDR4 speed3200 MHz
Max. DDR5 speed4800 MHz
Channels2
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Performance-cores are high-performance cores capable of simultaneously executing up to two computation threads. Supports DDR5 standard and PCI Express 5.0 interface.
Performance-cores are high-performance cores capable of simultaneously executing up to two computation threads. Efficient-core — energy-efficient cores do not support Hyper-Threading and are designed to handle background workloads.

Affordable 12th Gen Intel Core i3 4-core processor from the Alder Lake family. It is manufactured on the basis of an optimized 10nm process technology and is designed for installation in Socket 1700 motherboards. It is a representative of the entry-level class, has a modest heat dissipation of 65W and is not among the overclocking chips for enthusiasts. Unlike the older Core i5/i7/i9 processors from the Alder Lake family, which are equipped with performant and energy-efficient cores, this model uses exclusively performant Performance class cores.

They support Hyper-Threading automatic overclocking technology and are able to process two computational threads simultaneously. There are four such cores in total, in normal mode they operate at a frequency of 3.3 GHz, and in case of a lack of computing power, they can be accelerated to 4.3 GHz. Unlike previous generations of Core i3 chips, Intel Core i3 Alder Lake supports both the usual DDR4 RAM (maximum frequency 3200 MHz) and the new DDR5 class memory (maximum frequency 4800 MHz) with a limit of 128 GB. Such a processor is best suited for multi-purpose home systems, not too demanding workstations and entry-level gaming computers designed for gaming in Full HD resolution.

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Intel Core i3-12100F Desktop Processor 12M Cache up to 430 GHz BX8071512100F

12th Gen Intel Core i3-12100F desktop processor, without processor graphics. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4... moresupport, 12th Gen Intel Core i3 desktop processors are optimized for productivity Discrete graphics required. Intel Laminar RM1 included in the box. Compatible with Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 58W Processor Base Power.
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Intel Core i3-12100F processor 12 MB Smart Cache Box BX8071512100F

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues fr... moreom the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.Intel® 64Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server. workstation. desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.CacheCPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.Intel® AES New InstructionsIntel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications. for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption. authentication. random number generation. and authenticated encryption.Idle StatesIdle States (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle. C0 is the operational state. meaning that the CPU is doing useful work. C1 is the first idle state. C2 the second. and so on. where more power saving actions are taken for numerically higher C-states.Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyIntel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it. and increased energy efficiency when you don't.Max Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and. if present. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz). or billion cycles per second.Execute Disable BitExecute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.Intel® Hyper-Threading TechnologyIntel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel. completing tasks sooner.Instruction SetAn instruction set refers to the basic set of commands and instructions that a microprocessor
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Intel Intel Core i3-12100F 3.30GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail BX8071512100F

The 12th Generation of Intel® Core™ Processors are here! The i3-12100F allows you to get the best of both worlds with reliabl... moree performance for popular gaming titles and AI-assisted productivity and content creation. This processor is able to give you excellent performance. The 12th Generations CPU's are compatible with most 600 series motherboards and support PCIe Gen 5, you can also take advantage of DDR5 memory and great features like Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.
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Intel Core i3 12100F 4 Core/8 Thread LGA1700 CPU BX8071512100F

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-12100F desktop processor, without processor graphics. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DD... moreR5 and DDR4 support, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3 desktop processors are optimized for productivity. Discrete graphics required. Intel® Laminar RM1 included in the box. Compatible with Intel® 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 58W Processor Base Power.
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Homogeneous architecture

The Intel Core i3-12100F is currently the base processor for building a gaming PC. Built on a homogeneous, not a hybrid architecture. That is, unlike the older Core 12000 chips, it lacks additional energy-efficient cores. But it has four cores and eight threads of the fastest existing Alder Lake architecture.

When i3 is faster than i5

Just a few generations ago, only the flagship Core i7 could boast of such a number of cores and threads. Due to the high IPC (the number of instructions executed per clock), the frame rate in most games surpasses the more multi-core Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 5 4500. And it is approximately on the same level with the more expensive 11400F and 5600X.

old and new memories

Core i3-12100F automatically overclocks from base 3.3 to boost 4.3 GHz. The F-version of the processor does not have an integrated video card, but there are two RAM controllers at once: DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 MHz. The box package includes a simple Intel Laminar RM1 cooler: it is enough to cool the processor, but alas, you cannot call it quiet.

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