INTEL Core i3 12100 12th Generation Processor (4.3GHz / 4Cores / 8Threads)

The Intel Core i3-12100 is a solid budget-friendly CPU, ideal for everyday computing tasks, light gaming, and office productivity. With 4 cores and 8 threads, it offers decent multitasking capabilities, while its base clock speed of 3.3 GHz and turbo boost to 4.3 GHz ensures fast performance when needed. It also provides future-proofing features like DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 support. However, it should be noted that the CPU does include basic integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), so if you require higher-level gaming or graphical workloads, a dedicated GPU will be necessary.

Performance Features:

• Thermal Design Power (TDP): 60W
• Maximum Temperature (Tj Max): 100°C
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology: Supported
• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: Supported (each core can handle 2 threads)
• Intel Smart Cache: 12 MB shared cache
• Intel Deep Learning Boost: Supported
• Intel Thermal Velocity Boost: Not supported
• Intel Max Turbo Frequency: 4.3 GHz
• Intel Hyper-Threading: Yes

Memory Support:

• Memory Types:
  • DDR4: 3200 MHz
  • DDR5: 4800 MHz
• Memory Channels: Dual-channel
• Max Memory Size: 64 GB
• Max Memory Bandwidth: 50 GB/s (with DDR5)

PCI Express:

• PCI Express Revision: PCIe 5.0 (up to 16 lanes)
• PCI Express Lanes: 16 lanes (can be used for graphics, storage devices, and other peripherals)

Supported Technologies:

• Intel 64: Supported
• Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Supported
• Intel VT-d (Directed I/O): Supported
• Intel AES New Instructions: Supported
• Intel Speed Shift Technology: Supported
• Intel Quick Sync Video: Supported (with the integrated GPU)
• Intel Optane Memory: Supported

Compatibility:

• Motherboard Chipsets: Compatible with 600-series chipsets (B660, H670, Z690, etc.)
• Cooling Solution: Requires proper cooling (stock cooler included), aftermarket cooling can be used for better performance.