Intel Core i3-12100F BX8071512100F desktop processor

Quad-core Alder Lake processor for LGA 1700

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a desktop CPU with four cores and eight threads built on the Intel 7 process. It runs at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and can reach a max turbo frequency of 4.3 GHz. The processor includes 12MB of L3 cache and 5MB of L2 cache. It is designed for the LGA 1700 socket and supports Windows 11.

Check socket memory and PCIe compatibility before

This CPU requires a motherboard with an LGA 1700 socket and a chipset that supports 12th generation Intel Core processors. The memory controller works with DDR4 3200 or DDR5 4800 in a dual-channel configuration up to 128 GB. The processor provides 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0 for graphics and storage devices.

Boxed cooler handles the 58W base power

The retail package includes the Intel Laminar RM1 CPU cooler which is rated for the processor base power of 58W. Maximum turbo power can reach 89W so ensure your case airflow can handle the additional heat under sustained loads. No integrated graphics are present so a discrete graphics card is required for display output.