Intel Core i3-12100F Processor – a powerful 12th Generation Alder Lake desktop CPU designed for modern mainstream computing. Featuring _4 performance cores_ and _8 threads_ enabled by Hyper-Threading, it runs at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and can turbo boost up to 4.30 GHz, delivering excellent multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

With _12 MB of Intel® Smart Cache_ and a total of 5 MB L2 cache, this processor ensures rapid data access for demanding applications. It uses the _FCLGA1700_ socket (commonly known as LGA1700), compatible with 600-series and 700-series Intel chipsets.

The i3-12100F supports dual-channel memory configurations up to 128 GB and offers compatibility with DDR5-4800 MT/s and DDR4-3200 MT/s memory types, providing flexible options for performance and budget builds.

Equipped with PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support across 20 lanes, it provides high-speed expansion opportunities for modern GPUs and NVMe storage.

Please note, this 'F' variant requires a discrete graphics card as it does not include integrated graphics.

Retail boxed with thermal solution PCG 2020C included, it has a TDP of 58W (max turbo power 89W), and is optimized for thermally efficient desktop builds.

Key Technologies & Features:

• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0


• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology


• Intel® Deep Learning Boost


• Intel® Speed Shift Technology


• Intel® Optane™ Memory support


• Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology

For full technical details, visit the [Intel ARK page](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/132223/intel-core-i3-12100f-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-30-ghz.html).