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INTEL CORE I3-12100F Processor
The Ultimate Budget Gaming Core. 4 P-Cores on Alder Lake with PCIe 5.0. — Delivering exceptional single-thread speed and responsiveness for gaming and everyday computing at an accessible price point.
 
The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 12th Generation "Alder Lake" desktop processor that redefined the entry-level performance segment. Built on the efficient Intel 7 process, it features 4 Performance-cores (P-cores) and 8 Threads (no E-cores) with a Max Turbo Frequency of up to 4.30 GHz. The "F" designation means it does not include integrated graphics, requiring a dedicated graphics card for display output. This CPU leverages the LGA 1700 socket and supports advanced connectivity, including PCI Express 5.0 and high-speed DDR5 4800 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s memory. With a low 58W Processor Base Power, it is highly power-efficient and comes bundled with the Intel Laminar RM1 Cooler, providing a complete, ready-to-install solution.

INTEL CORE I3-12100F Processor

SKU: INT-I3-12100
₱5,495.00Price
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    • Total Cores / Threads: 4 P-cores / 8 Threads

    • Architecture: Alder Lake (12th Gen)

    • Max Turbo Frequency: 4.30 GHz

    • P-core Base Frequency: 3.30 GHz

    • Socket: LGA 1700

    • PCIe Version: 5.0 and 4.0

    • L3 Cache (Smart Cache): 12 MB

    • Processor Base Power (PBP): 58 W

    • Integrated Graphics: None (F-Series)

    • Max Memory Speed (Native): DDR5 4800 / DDR4 3200

    • Included Cooler: Laminar RM1

Description

The Intel Core i3-12100F, part of the 12th Generation Alder Lake family, brought the new LGA 1700 platform and PCIe 5.0 support to the mainstream market. It is configured solely with 4 high-performance P-cores and 8 threads, focusing its power budget on single-threaded speed, which is the dominant factor in gaming. 


The P-cores operate with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and can turbo up to 4.30 GHz. Its combination of a generous 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache, support for ultra-fast DDR5 memory, and 20 total PCIe lanes makes it a powerhouse for budget gaming and media consumption rigs. Its exceptional power efficiency is highlighted by its 58W PBP and the inclusion of the stock Intel Laminar RM1 cooler, which easily handles its thermal requirements for a quiet and stable system build.




Key Features

  • Exceptional Value Performance - Equipped with 4 P-cores and 8 Threads using Hyper-Threading, offering class-leading single-threaded speed vital for smooth 1080p gaming.

  • New Architecture - Based on the Alder Lake microarchitecture, offering a significant generational jump in IPC (Instructions Per Cycle) over previous Core i3 CPUs.

  • Next-Gen Connectivity - Supports PCI Express 5.0 (16 lanes) and 4.0 (4 lanes) for a total of 20 lanes, ensuring compatibility with the fastest modern GPUs and NVMe SSDs.

  • Dual Memory Standard - Offers compatibility with both affordable DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s) and high-speed DDR5 (up to 4800 MT/s) memory.

  • Low Power Profile - Highly efficient with a low 58W Processor Base Power (PBP), minimizing heat and power draw.

  • Included Cooler - Comes bundled with the low-profile Intel Laminar RM1 Cooler, providing sufficient thermal management for the CPU's efficient power limits.

  • Discrete Graphics Required - F-series requires a separate, dedicated graphics card for any display output.

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