Intel Core i3-12100
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Released
Q1/2022
Intel Core i3-12100

Processor Intel Core i3-12100, specifications and benchmarks

Intel Core i3-12100 Processor is being reviewed, the release of which was held in Q1/2022. Here are all the Intel Core i3-12100’s specifications and performance estimation in benchmark. We offer to study all the data and compare it with a competing model. The base clock frequency of the model is 3.30 GHz, total of cores is 4 / 8. The CPU supports DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 and is installed in the motherboard on Socket LGA 1700. The TDP for CPU is 60 W.

Specifications

Technical data
CPU generation and family
  • CPU group
    Intel Core i 12000
  • Family
    Intel Core i3
  • Generation
    12
  • Name
    Intel Core i3-12100
  • Predecessor
    Intel Core i3-11100
  • Segment
    Desktop / Server
  • Successor
    —
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
  • A-Core
    4x Golden Cove
  • B-Core
    —
  • Base Frequency
    3.3 GHz
  • C-Core
    —
  • Core architecture
    normal
  • CPU Cores
    4
  • CPU Threads
    8
  • Hyperthreading / SMT
    Yes
  • Overclocking
    No
  • Turbo Frequency (1 Core)
    4.3 GHz
  • Turbo Frequency (4 Cores)
    4 GHz
Internal Graphics
  • DirectX Version
    12
  • Execution units
    24
  • Generation
    12
  • GPU Frequency
    300 MHz
  • GPU name
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
  • GPU Turbo
    1400 MHz
  • Max. displays
    3
  • Max. GPU Memory
    64 GB
  • Release date
    Q1/2021
  • Shader
    192
  • Technology
    14 nm
Hardware codec support
  • AV1
    Decode
  • H.264 / AVC
    Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    Decode / Encode
  • JPEG
    Decode / Encode
  • VC-1
    Decode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode
Memory & PCIe
  • ECC
    No
  • Max. Memory
    128 GB
  • Memory channels
    2
  • Memory type
    DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
  • PCIe
    5.0 x 20
Encryption
  • AES-NI
    Yes
Thermal Management
  • Maximum Operating Temperature
    100 °C
  • TDP (PL1, legacy label)
    60 W
  • TDP (PL2)
    89 W
  • TDP down
    —
  • TDP up
    —
Technical details
  • Architecture
    Alder Lake S
  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit)
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
  • L2-Cache
    5 MB
  • L3-Cache
    12 MB
  • Part Number
    —
  • Release date
    Q1/2022
  • Socket
    LGA 1700
  • Technology
    10 nm
  • Virtualization
    VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Core i3-12100 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    48 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    172 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    35 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    184 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    24 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    246 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    555 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the scores of popular benchmarks Intel Core i3-12100 with other processors to understand the real speed of the CPU when processing content.

Tests include mathematical calculations, creation of 3D models, cryptocurrency mining, tests in single and multi-core modes.

These are saved results from the earlier catalog. Measurement dates and test configurations were not recorded. Models with no comparable results are omitted.

Recent models: test results with identified primary sources — Cinebench R23 · Cinebench R20 · Cinebench R15 · Cinebench 2026 · RandomX benchmark

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 SC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading

Higher values are better in this metric.

1658
Intel Core i3-12100
1686
1663
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 MC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows using a multi-core and hyperthreading

Higher values are better in this metric.

8443
Intel Core i3-12100
8805
8540
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 SC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading

Higher values are better in this metric.

642
Intel Core i3-12100
647
645
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 MC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, using a multi-core and hyperthreading

Higher values are better in this metric.

3204
Intel Core i3-12100
3299
3292
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware

Higher values are better in this metric.

242
Intel Core i3-12100
250
247
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware

Higher values are better in this metric.

1204
Intel Core i3-12100
1233
1221
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The performance of the iGPU - the internal GPU in games

Higher values are better in this metric.

538 GFLOPS
Intel Core i3-12100
553 GFLOPS
553 GFLOPS

Comparable benchmark results are required to suggest performance alternatives.

*

PL1 is the sustained processor power limit; PL2 is the short-term turbo power limit. They are not measured performance or efficiency.

The values are used to select the optimal cooling system and power supply.

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