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Intel

Intel Core i3-12100F OEM desktop processor

SKU CH-AD9Z-5F35V

Quad-core desktop CPU with 3.3 GHz base clock, 4.3 GHz turbo, 12 MB L3 cache and 58 W base power for LGA 1700 boards

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • NameCore i3-12100F
  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • Core NameAlder Lake
  • # of CoresQuad-Core
  • # of Threads8-Threads
  • Quad-core design with eight threads handles everyday multitasking smoothly
  • 3 GHz base clock and 4.3 GHz max turbo deliver responsive performance
  • 58 W processor base power keeps system thermals manageable
  • LGA 1700 socket supports PCIe 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 for modern platforms
  • 128 GB maximum memory capacity with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth enables large workloads

Quad-core Alder Lake desktop CPU

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 12th-generation quad-core processor with eight threads, running at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and a maximum turbo of 4.3 GHz. It fits the LGA 1700 socket and is built on the Intel 7 process, targeting mainstream desktop builds that do not require integrated graphics.

Check motherboard socket and cooling

Verify that your motherboard uses the LGA 1700 socket and that its BIOS supports 12th-generation Core i3 processors before ordering. This OEM unit ships without a cooler, so a separate CPU cooler rated for at least 89 W maximum turbo power must be sourced. The dual-channel memory controller supports up to 128 GB of system memory.

58 W base power with 89 W turbo

In typical workloads the processor operates at a 58 W base power, while short bursts can reach the 89 W maximum turbo power limit. A cooler sized for the higher figure keeps temperatures stable during sustained loads. PCI Express 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 lanes are available for graphics and storage devices.

Highlights

  • Quad-core design with eight threads handles everyday multitasking smoothly
  • 3 GHz base clock and 4.3 GHz max turbo deliver responsive performance
  • 58 W processor base power keeps system thermals manageable
  • LGA 1700 socket supports PCIe 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 for modern platforms
  • 128 GB maximum memory capacity with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth enables large workloads

Specifications

BrandIntel
Processors TypeDesktop
SeriesCore i3 12th Gen
NameCore i3-12100F
ModelBXC8071512100F
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
Core NameAlder Lake
# of CoresQuad-Core
# of Threads8-Threads
Operating Frequency3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.3 GHz
L2 Cache5MB
L3 Cache12MB
Manufacturing Techintel 7
Memory Channel2
Max Memory Size128 GB
Max Memory Bandwidth76.8 GB/s
Virtualization Technology SupportYes
Integrated GraphicsNone Integrated Graphics
PCI Express Revision5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0
Thermal Design Power58W
Max Turbo Power89W
Operating System SupportedWindows 11

Questions about this item

Does the Intel Core i3-12100F OEM package include a cooling solution or must I buy one separately?

The OEM tray processor is supplied without a cooler so a compatible LGA 1700 air or liquid cooler must be purchased separately.

Should I choose the 3.3 GHz base or the 4.3 GHz turbo figure when comparing this i3-12100F to other CPUs?

The 3.3 GHz base clock is the guaranteed all-core speed while the 4.3 GHz max turbo applies to single-thread bursts under thermal headroom.

What does the 58 W processor base power mean for my motherboard and cooler selection?

A board and cooler rated for at least 58 W continuous and 89 W peak will handle the i3-12100F without throttling.

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