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Affordable 12th Gen Intel Core i3 4-core processor from the Alder Lake family. It is manufactured on the basis of an optimized 10nm process technology and is designed for installation in Socket 1700 motherboards. It is a representative of the entry-level class, has a modest heat dissipation of 65W and is not among the overclocking chips for enthusiasts. Unlike the older Core i5/i7/i9 processors from the Alder Lake family, which are equipped with performant and energy-efficient cores, this model uses exclusively performant Performance class cores.
They support Hyper-Threading automatic overclocking technology and are able to process two computational threads simultaneously. There are four such cores in total, in normal mode they operate at a frequency of 3.3 GHz, and in case of a lack of computing power, they can be accelerated to 4.3 GHz. Unlike previous generations of Core i3 chips, Intel Core i3 Alder Lake supports both the usual DDR4 RAM (maximum frequency 3200 MHz) and the new DDR5 class memory (maximum frequency 4800 MHz) with a limit of 128 GB. Such a processor is best suited for multi-purpose home systems, not too demanding workstations and entry-level gaming computers designed for gaming in Full HD resolution.
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All prices 19 →Intel Core i3 12100F 4 Core/8 Thread LGA1700 CPU BX8071512100F | £78.99 |  | |||
Intel Intel Core i3-12100F 3.30GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail BX8071512100F | £79.99 |  | |||
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Intel Core i3-12100F - 3.3 GHz (BX8071512100F) BX8071512100F BX8071512100F | £84.85 |  | |||
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The best low-cost option: prices, gaming performance, quality, energy efficiency, etc. Some compare the i3-12100 with the i3-10100, then I won’t say it’s worth it - the difference is huge in favor of the modern 1700 socket - M.2 speed for reading 7300 Mb / s and writing 3900 Mb/s (Kingston FURY Renegade SFYRS/500G ). Fast for 4 cores and 8 threads (best in class in my opinion), simple cooling is easy to handle, power savings, integrated graphics (for students, etc.), modern socket for further possible replacement of the processor (i5, i7, i9 12 -13 generations with corresponding motherboard). To nitpick, UHD730 graphics (UHD770 is better from i5-12500 on up). In general, the best option for your money. |
Since these times mean delaying the purchase of a graphics card, I chose based on the existing 1660 Super. The card performs at 100% without much strain. I got it for gaming and non-professional photo editing. Motherboard Asus TUF gaming M plus (the similar one without plus does not support PCI 5.0). I chose the B660 chipset since I don't plan to overclock, and auto-overclocking is quite sufficient for my needs. The ID-COOLING SE-213 cooler handles it well, never exceeding 70 degrees in a stress test. In games, it averages 50 degrees. Price! Temperature. Performance. New socket with upgrade capability. The absence of energy-efficient cores is considered a plus until their software support is properly implemented. Few coolers under 1700. The available adapters can be considered as a temporary solution.  Alex L: use Intel i3-12100F OEM less than month |
A very excellent processor for its price, still handles powerful games like Stalker 2 and others, I have been using it every day for two years, it is very cool, it doesn't require a high-wattage power supply, so it is ideal for its price. no need to buy an expensive motherboard nothing Daniil Luzheckiy: use Intel i3-12100F BOX more than year |
Intel Core i3 Alder Lake configurations
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 | Intel Core i3 Alder Lake i3-12100 BOX | from £103.25 | 25 offers | |
| Intel Core i3 Alder Lake i3-12100 OEM | from £207.21 | 1 offer | |
 | Intel Core i3 Alder Lake i3-12100F BOX | from £78.99 | 22 offers | |
 | Intel Core i3 Alder Lake i3-12100F OEM | from £77.43 | 6 offers | |
Homogeneous architecture
The Intel Core i3-12100F is currently the base processor for building a gaming PC. Built on a homogeneous, not a hybrid architecture. That is, unlike the older Core 12000 chips, it lacks additional energy-efficient cores. But it has four cores and eight threads of the fastest existing Alder Lake architecture.
When i3 is faster than i5
Just a few generations ago, only the flagship Core i7 could boast of such a number of cores and threads. Due to the high IPC (the number of instructions executed per clock), the frame rate in most games surpasses the more multi-core Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 5 4500. And it is approximately on the same level with the more expensive 11400F and 5600X.
old and new memories
Core i3-12100F automatically overclocks from base 3.3 to boost 4.3 GHz. The F-version of the processor does not have an integrated video card, but there are two RAM controllers at once: DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 MHz. The box package includes a simple Intel Laminar RM1 cooler: it is enough to cool the processor, but alas, you cannot call it quiet.
