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Core i3-12100F

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Core i3-12100F Specifications

The Core i3-12100F is built on the Alder Lake architecture and manufactured using the 10 nm process. It is compatible with the LGA 1700 socket and supports DDR4 / DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 4800 MT/s. This processor features 4 performance cores operating at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz , and includes 8 threads. It also comes equipped with 5 MB of L2 cache and 12 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a low base TDP of 58 W and a maximum TDP of 89 W. Stock CPU coolers are generally adequate as long as overclocking is not applied. It is a good fit for compact systems where heat dissipation is a concern.

This CPU does not include integrated graphics. A discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Core i3-12100F Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Application Performance

Core i3-12100F is a budget CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 22.32% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. Suitable for light multitasking such as web browsing, coding, and media consumption. Putting heavy workloads on these CPUs can lead to system freezes or unresponsive behavior over prolonged periods.

In terms of productivity value, Core i3-12100F offers excellent performance per dollar, achieving 75.9% efficiency relative to the best possible CPU in the application performance-per-price category. It is an excellent choice for cost-effective computing.

Gaming Performance

Core i3-12100F is a budget gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 53.59% compared to the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. It is best suited for use with entry-level graphics cards, where CPU limitations have a reduced impact on overall system performance.

For gamers, Core i3-12100F offers exceptional value, scoring 100.6% in gaming performance per dollar. It's ideal for budget-conscious gamers looking to pair this CPU with a cost-effective graphics card without significantly sacrificing performance.

Core i3-12100F CPU Information

Release Price: $107.00

Current Price on Amazon: $82

  • Amazon Price Updated: 14 hours, 28 minutes ago.

    • Launch Date: 3 years, 4 months ago.

    CPU Available: True

    Architecture: Alder Lake

    Process: 10 nm

    Socket: LGA 1700

    Cores / Threads: 4 / 8

    Base / Boost Clock: 3.30 GHz / 4.30 GHz

    Memory Support / Max Speed: DDR4 / DDR5 / 4800 MT/s

    L2 Cache / L3 Cache: 5 MB / 12 MB

    TDP / Max TDP: 58 W / 89 W

    Integrated Graphics: False

    Rendering Performance

    Cinebench R24 Multi-core: 443

    Cinebench R24 Multi-core Relative: 18.19%

    Cinebench R24 Single-core: 93

    Blender Relative Performance: 18.75%

    Encoding Performance

    AV1 Encoding Relative: 31.91%

    H265 Encoding Relative: 26.67%

    Compression / Decompression

    Compression (7-Zip): 22.44%

    Decompression (7-Zip): 15.96%

    Gaming Performance

    Relative Gaming Performance at 1080p: 53.59%

    Graphics Performance per Price: 100.6%

    Calculated Performance

    Relative Performance: 22.3%

    Performance per Price: 75.9%

    Combined per Price: 96.3%

    Core i3-12100F Compared to Similar Performance CPUs

    CPU Price / Performance Table

    CPU (Desc) Price (Desc) Performance (Desc) Game_Perf (Desc) Combined (Desc) Perf/Price (Desc) Game/Price (Desc) Combined/Price (Desc)
    0 | 0.0%
    31.2%
    66.8%
    49.0%
    		 N/A N/A N/A
    $118 | ↓ -4.1%
    30.7%
    59.7%
    45.2%
    72.5%
    77.9%
    79.6%
    $69 | 0.0%
    29.1%
    49.1%
    39.1%
    117.5%
    109.6%
    117.8%
    $119 | 0.0%
    24.0%
    57.8%
    40.9%
    56.2%
    74.8%
    71.5%
    $90 | 0.0%
    24.0%
    57.8%
    40.9%
    74.3%
    98.9%
    94.5%
    $99 | 0.0%
    23.2%
    57.4%
    40.3%
    65.5%
    89.2%
    84.7%
    $82 | ↑ 9.3%
    23.2%
    57.4%
    40.3%
    79.1%
    107.7%
    102.2%
    $113 | 0.0%
    22.3%
    53.6%
    38.0%
    55.1%
    73.0%
    69.9%
    $82 | 0.0%
    22.3%
    53.6%
    38.0%
    75.9%
    100.6%
    96.3%

    CPU Specification Table

    CPU (Desc) C/SC/T L2/L3 Cache Base/Bost Memory Type Code Name TDP/Max Socket GPU
    Ryzen 5 5600X3D 6 / 0 / 12 3.0 MB / 96.0 MB 3.70 GHz / 4.60 GHz DDR4 / 3200MT/s Zen 3 Vermeer 105 W / 142 W AM4 None
    Ryzen 5 5600 6 / 0 / 12 3.0 MB / 32.0 MB 3.50 GHz / 4.40 GHz DDR4 / 3200MT/s Zen 3 Vermeer 65 W / 88 W AM4 None
    Ryzen 5 5500 6 / 0 / 12 3.0 MB / 16.0 MB 3.60 GHz / 4.20 GHz DDR4 / 3200MT/s Zen 3 Cezanne 65 W / 88 W AM4 None
    Core i3-14100 4 / 0 / 8 5.0 MB / 12.0 MB 3.50 GHz / 4.70 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 4800MT/s Raptor Lake 60 W / 110 W LGA 1700 UHD Graphics 730
    Core i3-14100F 4 / 0 / 8 5.0 MB / 12.0 MB 3.50 GHz / 4.70 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 4800MT/s Raptor Lake 58 W / 110 W LGA 1700 None
    Core i3-13100 4 / 0 / 8 5.0 MB / 12.0 MB 3.40 GHz / 4.50 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 4800MT/s Raptor Lake 60 W / 110 W LGA 1700 UHD Graphics 730
    Core i3-13100F 4 / 0 / 8 5.0 MB / 12.0 MB 3.40 GHz / 4.50 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 4800MT/s Raptor Lake 58 W / 110 W LGA 1700 None
    Core i3-12100 4 / 0 / 8 5.0 MB / 12.0 MB 3.30 GHz / 4.30 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 4800MT/s Alder Lake 65 W / 89 W LGA 1700 UHD Graphics 730
    Core i3-12100F 4 / 0 / 8 5.0 MB / 12.0 MB 3.30 GHz / 4.30 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 4800MT/s Alder Lake 58 W / 89 W LGA 1700 None

    CPU Performance in Rendering, Encoding and Compression-Decompression

    CPU (Desc) CB24_MC (Desc) CB24_SC (Desc) CB24_rel (Desc) Blender (Desc) Encoding_AV1 (Desc) Encoding_h265 (Desc) 7-zip_Pack(Desc) 7-zip_Unpack (Desc) Performance (Desc)
    Ryzen 5 5600X3D None None
    0.0%
    23.5%
    0.0%
    33.4%
    36.6%
    31.2%
    31.2%
    Ryzen 5 5600 657 85
    27.0%
    22.9%
    40.3%
    32.7%
    32.7%
    28.4%
    30.7%
    Ryzen 5 5500 582 82
    23.9%
    21.6%
    39.1%
    31.2%
    31.7%
    27.0%
    29.1%
    Core i3-14100 506 109
    20.8%
    19.3%
    33.5%
    28.0%
    24.9%
    17.4%
    24.0%
    Core i3-14100F 506 109
    20.8%
    19.3%
    33.5%
    28.0%
    24.9%
    17.4%
    24.0%
    Core i3-13100 465 103
    19.1%
    19.2%
    32.9%
    27.9%
    23.4%
    17.0%
    23.2%
    Core i3-13100F 465 103
    19.1%
    19.2%
    32.9%
    27.9%
    23.4%
    17.0%
    23.2%
    Core i3-12100 443 93
    18.2%
    18.8%
    31.9%
    26.7%
    22.4%
    16.0%
    22.3%
    Core i3-12100F 443 93
    18.2%
    18.8%
    31.9%
    26.7%
    22.4%
    16.0%
    22.3%