Intel Core I3 12100F Processor
Brand: Intel
SKU: BX8071512100F
Price: ₹10,420 (inclusive of GST · genuine product with warranty)
A 4-core, 8-thread 12th Gen LGA 1700 processor boosting up to 4.30 GHz, with 12MB L3 cache, 58W base power and a Laminar RM1 cooler. No integrated graphics: pair it with a graphics card.
Specifications
| TDP | 58W |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Threads | 8 |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Product Type | Normal |
| EAN / UPC Code | 5032037238731 |
| Total L2 Cache | 5MB |
| Total L3 Cache | 12MB |
| Processor Model | Core i3-12100F |
| Processor Series | Core i3, Intel 12th Gen |
| CPU Cooler Included | Yes |
| Processor Max Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz |
About this product
The Intel Core i3-12100F is a four-core, eight-thread 12th Gen processor for LGA 1700 that leaves out integrated graphics, which makes it one of the lowest-cost ways into a modern gaming PC. Pair it with an entry or mid-range graphics card and it handles popular esports and online games smoothly, with budget left over for the card, which matters more for frame rates.
Its four Alder Lake Performance-cores run at 3.3 GHz and boost up to 4.30 GHz, backed by 12MB of L3 cache and 5MB of L2 cache. Base power is 58W and maximum turbo power is 89W, so it stays cool, and the Intel Laminar RM1 cooler in the box is adequate for normal use.
Because there is no graphics unit on the chip, a graphics card is required to see anything, including the BIOS screen. Keep that in mind if you are testing a new build or troubleshooting later.
Platform choices are flexible. It fits LGA 1700 motherboards, and it supports both DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 depending on the board, so a DDR4 board keeps the total cost down while a DDR5 board leaves more room for a future processor upgrade on the same socket. It provides 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes for the graphics card and 4 PCIe 4.0 lanes for a fast NVMe drive. Windows 11 is supported.
For a first gaming PC on a tight budget, or a capable home desktop with a basic graphics card, the 12100F gets the essentials right.
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