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Intel Core i3-12100F

Explore Intel Core i3-12100F technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.6/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Core i3-12100F is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 3.3 GHz and boosts up to 4.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 13954 and a single-thread rating of 3432. Its stated TDP is 58 W.

CPU Mark13,954
4,116 samples
Single Thread3,432
Overall rank#1,441
of 6,054
Reference price$129.12

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

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Intel Core i3-12100F is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 3.3 GHz and boosts up to 4.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 13954 and a single-thread rating of 3432. Its stated TDP is 58 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a Desktop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 4.30 GHz turbo, a 58 W reference TDP, a 13,954 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 13,954 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,432 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1700. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 58 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i3-12100F specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 4.30 GHz turbo, a 58 W reference TDP, a 13,954 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i3-12100F good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i3-12100F?

Start with LGA1700 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i3-12100F use?

The recorded reference TDP is 58 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GAMD14,033 points
02AMD Ryzen 3 8300GAMD14,019 points
03AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GEAMD14,013 points
04Intel Core i3-12100FThis CPU13,954 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 2600XAMD13,859 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 3 8300GAMD3,787 points
02Intel Core i3-12100FThis CPU3,432 points
03AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GAMD3,096 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GEAMD2,660 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 2600XAMD2,377 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GEAMD400.4 Mark/W
02Intel Core i3-12100FThis CPU240.6 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GAMD215.9 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 3 8300GAMD215.7 Mark/W
05AMD Ryzen 5 2600XAMD145.9 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
159,764.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
8,046.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
10,824.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
59.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
31,901.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
40,845.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
970.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
15,860.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2022
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock3.30 GHz
Max turbo4.30 GHz
TDP58 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 48 KB
L24 x 1280 KB
L312 MB