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Intel Core i3-12100 processor in retail box, blue packaging

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100 3.30 GHz server processor

SKU CH-2HNK-AY3N1

A quad-core server processor running at 3.30 GHz with 12 MB L3 cache and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 supporting up to four monitors

  • Quad-core 3.30 GHz processing handles demanding workloads efficiently
  • 12 MB L3 cache accelerates access to frequently used data
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 drives up to four displays
  • 12th-generation architecture balances performance with lower power consumption
  • Retail packaging ensures a complete, ready-to-install server CPU

Quad-core server processor for entry workloads

The Intel Core i3-12100 is a 3.30 GHz quad-core CPU designed for affordable server builds. Its 12 MB L3 cache accelerates frequent data access in lightweight applications. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 drives up to four displays without a discrete card. The retail pack includes a boxed cooler for immediate installation.

Suits budget hosts; not for heavy multi-threaded

This processor fits small business file servers, web front-ends or virtualisation hosts that run a limited number of concurrent threads. Buyers who need more cores for database engines, render farms or high-density virtualisation should look at higher-core-count server CPUs. The four-thread design also limits throughput in heavily parallel batch jobs.

3.30 GHz base clock sets the performance floor

The fixed 3.30 GHz base frequency determines the minimum sustained speed across all four cores under load. This figure is the primary indicator of whether the chip meets the single-thread responsiveness your workload requires.

Highlights

  • Quad-core 3.30 GHz processing handles demanding workloads efficiently
  • 12 MB L3 cache accelerates access to frequently used data
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 drives up to four displays
  • 12th-generation architecture balances performance with lower power consumption
  • Retail packaging ensures a complete, ready-to-install server CPU

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I verify the processor is running at its 3.30 GHz base speed after installation?

Enter the system BIOS or use a hardware-monitoring utility in the operating system to confirm the CPU reports a 3.30 GHz base frequency and shows four active cores.

What components are included in the retail pack and which essential parts must be purchased separately?

The retail pack includes the Core i3-12100 processor; a motherboard with a matching socket, system memory, a CPU cooler and a power supply are not included and must be bought separately.

Which variant should I choose if I need integrated graphics that can drive four displays?

This model features the integrated UHD Graphics 730 controller, which supports up to four monitors, so no separate graphics card is required for multi-display output.

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