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Core i3-12100

Core i3
Current Price
$89.00
MSRP: $122.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#170
of 234
Overall Rank
#187
of 251
Value Rank
#23
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
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
UHD Graphics 730

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i3-12100 (Selected)6,545

Quick Stats

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

Performance Scores

Overall
6545
Value73.5
Efficiency109.1

Use Case Ratings

Gaming8/10
Productivity6/10
Budget Value10/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,780
Cinebench R23 Multi8,650
Geekbench 6 Single2,147
Geekbench 6 Multi6,768
PassMark12,367

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Core i3-12100
66%
66%
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 i3-12100 features 4 P-cores, 8 threads, and Intel UHD Graphics 730, providing capable entry-level performance with integrated graphics. Boosting up to 4.3 GHz, it offers solid performance for budget builds, office workstations, and light gaming systems. This CPU suits users needing graphics output flexibility or building systems without discrete GPUs. The included integrated graphics make it versatile for various use cases from home office to budget gaming with future GPU upgrade potential.