Intel 12th Gen Core i3-12100 Alder Lake Processor Technical Spec Category Specification Product Collection 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors Code Name Alder Lake Vertical Segment Desktop Processor Number i3-12100 Lithography Intel 7 CPU Specifications Total Cores 4 # of Performance-cores 4 # of Efficient-cores 0 Total Threads 8 Max Turbo Frequency 4.30 GHz Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4.30 GHz Performance-core Base Frequency 3.30 GHz Cache 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache Total L2 Cache 5 MB Processor Base Power 60 W Maximum Turbo Power 89 W Marketing Status Launched Launch Date Q1’22 Embedded Options Available Yes Use Conditions PC/Client/Tablet Memory Specifications Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 128 GB Memory Types Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s, Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Max # of Memory Channels 2 Max Memory Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s GPU Specifications GPU Name Intel® UHD Graphics 730 Graphics Base Frequency 300 MHz Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 1.40 GHz Graphics Output eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1 Execution Units 24 Max Resolution (HDMI) 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz Max Resolution (DP) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz Max Resolution (eDP) 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz DirectX Support 12 OpenGL Support 4.5 OpenCL Support 3 Multi-Format Codec Engines 1 Intel® Quick Sync Video Yes Intel® Clear Video HD Technology Yes # of Displays Supported 4 Device ID 0x4692 Expansion Options Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4 Max # of DMI Lanes 8 Scalability 1S Only PCI Express Revision 5.0 and 4.0 PCI Express Configurations Up to 1×16 4, 2×8 4 Max # of PCI Express Lanes 20 Package Specifications Sockets Supported FCLGA1700 Max CPU Configuration 1 Thermal Solution Specification PCG 2020C TJUNCTION 100°C Package Size 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm Max Operating Temperature 100 °C Advanced Technologies Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 Yes Intel® Thread Director No Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) Yes Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported Yes Intel® Speed Shift Technology Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 No Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Yes Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Yes Intel® 64 Yes Instruction Set 64-bit Instruction Set Extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 Idle States Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology Yes Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Security & Reliability Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT) Yes Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology Yes Intel® AES New Instructions Yes Secure Key Yes Intel® OS Guard Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Intel® Boot Guard Yes Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC) Yes Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Warranty 3 Years Limited Warranty Intel 12th Gen Core i3-12100 Alder Lake Processor Overview The Intel® Core™ i3-12100 processor, part of the 12th Generation Alder Lake family, is designed for desktop systems. Built on the Intel 7 process technology, this processor features a 4-core configuration, with all cores being Performance-cores, providing a total of 8 threads. It has a base frequency of 3.30 GHz and can boost up to 4.30 GHz, delivering strong performance for a wide range of applications. The 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache and 5 MB of L2 cache ensure quick data access. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 60W, it can consume up to 89W under maximum turbo conditions. Supporting up to 128 GB of DDR4 and DDR5 memory, the i3-12100 offers high bandwidth (76.8 GB/s) for memory-intensive tasks. It comes with Intel® UHD Graphics 730, capable of running up to four displays with resolutions up to 7680 x 4320 on DisplayPort. This processor also features Intel® Quick Sync Video and supports DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, and OpenCL 3. In terms of expandability, it supports PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 with configurations up to 1×16 4 or 2×8 4 lanes, providing flexible options for additional peripherals. The processor fits into an FCLGA1700 socket and has a maximum operating temperature of 100°C. It also includes advanced technologies like Intel® Deep Learning Boost, Intel® Speed Shift Technology, and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, while offering robust security features such as Intel® AES New Instructions and Intel® Boot Guard. With a 3-year limited warranty, the i3-12100 is a reliable and powerful choice for users seeking a capable, energy-efficient processor for personal computers, client systems, or tablets. Categories: Component, INTEL, Processor
