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Core i3-12100F

Core i3
Current Price
$69.00
MSRP: $97.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#167
of 234
Overall Rank
#184
of 251
Value Rank
#4
of 207
Gaming Rank
#75
of 251
Productivity Rank
#114
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
4
Threads
8
P-Cores
4
0
Base Clock
3.3 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
1 MB per core
L3 Cache
12 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
60W
Base Power
60W
Max Turbo Power
89W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR5, DDR4
Max Memory
128GB
Memory Channels
2
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
No
Integrated GPU Model
N/A

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i3-12100F (Selected)6,871

Quick Stats

Generation
12th Gen (Alder Lake)
Release Date
1/4/2022 - 4 years old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
6871
Value99.6
Efficiency114.5

Use Case Ratings

Gaming8/10
Productivity6/10
Budget Value10/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,780
Cinebench R23 Multi8,650
Geekbench 6 Single2,218
Geekbench 6 Multi7,384
PassMark13,977

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Core i3-12100F
70%
70%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Core i3-12100F delivers surprising gaming performance for its entry-level positioning with 4 P-cores and 8 threads. Boosting up to 4.3 GHz, it offers capable 1080p gaming performance at budget pricing, without integrated graphics to reduce cost. This CPU represents excellent value for tight-budget gaming builds, providing performance that punches well above its price point. Despite lacking E-cores, the strong P-core performance handles modern games admirably. Perfect for entry-level gaming systems paired with budget or mid-range graphics cards.