Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
The Alder Lake architecture delivers strong single-core performance with a 4.3GHz boost clock and 3438 PassMark score, while the 12MB of L3 cache keeps latency low for responsive desktop tasks. Its lack of integrated graphics is offset by PCIe 5.0 support and a low 58W base power draw, making it an efficient foundation for a discrete GPU build. This processor is best for budget-conscious gamers building a dedicated graphics system who need modern platform features without paying for unused integrated graphics.
Cores 4
Threads 8
Boost Clock 4300 MHz
L3 Cache 12 MB
TDP 58 W
Socket LGA1700
Integrated Graphics None Integrated Graphics
77 Overall Score
Price £94
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong single thread (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong platform (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong efficiency (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 |
| Model | 12100F |
| Codename | Alder Lake |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 7 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 4 |
| P-cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3300 |
| Boost Clock | 4300 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 5 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 13952 |
| PassMark Single | 3432 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | 4800 |
| Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory | 128 |
| ECC | No |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| PCIe | 5 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 |
| TDP | 58 |
| Max Turbo Power | 89 |
| Unlocked | No |
Graphics & AI
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Core i3 12100F | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | D&H Core i9 X-Series BX80673I99900X | ADVB3 Phenom II X6 HDT90ZFBGRBOX | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 12 | 32 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 24 | 64 | 20 | 6 | 4 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 4300 | 5600 | 3500 | 4400 | 3600 | 3400 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 12 | 64 | 256 | 19.25 | 6 | 8 |
| Tdp W | 58 | 170 | 200 | 165 | 125 | 270 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | LGA 2066 | AM3 | AM4 |
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | No | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Affordability | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i3 12100F | 65.5 | 69.7 | 84.2 | 78.4 | 80.4 | 66.7 | 90.4 | 76.5 | 85.4 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Compare | 93.7 | 93.4 | 94.4 | 78.4 | 86 | 92.8 | 96.5 | 37.8 | 92.9 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.9 | 76.4 | 0 | 97.5 | 99.2 | 0 | 88.2 | 88.8 |
| D&H Core i9 X-Series BX80673I99900X Compare | 80.5 | 62.6 | 81.4 | 0 | 63.6 | 76.3 | 78 | 26.8 | 70.3 |
| ADVB3 Phenom II X6 HDT90ZFBGRBOX Compare | 32.2 | 74.8 | 54 | 0 | 33.2 | 34.3 | 78 | 54.8 | 33.8 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 46 | 62.6 | 61 | 0 | 31.3 | 44.3 | 90.4 | 75.4 | 49.8 |
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