Processor Intel i3-12100F LGA1700 intel core i3-12100f

The Intel Core i3-12100F processor belongs to the 12th Gen Intel Core i3 family and is designed for desktop PCs seeking solid overall performance on a modern platform. It features 4 physical cores and 8 threads, suitable for office tasks, advanced web browsing and productivity apps, and includes Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 , which dynamically raises frequency up to 4.3 GHz when needed to improve system responsiveness. It uses the LGA 1700 socket , compatible with current motherboards based on Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets, and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB , allowing builds with plenty of RAM for intensive multitasking. The CPU has a total cache of 12 MB (including 5120 KB L2 cache), helping to reduce latency and speed up access to frequently used data. It is a 64-bit processor with support for Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization technologies, suitable for light virtual machines or basic professional use. Its thermal design power of about 58 W makes it easy to integrate into compact systems or PCs with standard cooling solutions, keeping power consumption under control. As it lacks integrated graphics, the i3-12100F requires a dedicated discrete graphics adapter , ideal for setups with a separate graphics card. For expansion, it supports PCI Express 4.0 , enabling the use of the latest graphics cards and NVMe SSDs, and remains compatible with Intel Optane technology to accelerate storage access. It comes in boxed format , aimed at desktop systems running Windows or other compatible operating systems, with a CPU size of 45 x 37.5 mm suitable for most standard cases. Overall, the Intel Core i3-12100F is a well-balanced processor for entry-level and mid-range desktops that require reliability, efficiency and support for current technologies. Type: Processor DDR4 Processor: Intel Core i3 Intel Core I3-12100F Intel intel core i3-12100f Maximum RAM Memory: 128 GB Socket: LGA1700 LGA 1700 Speed: 4.30 GHz 4,3 ghz 3,3 ghz 4.3 Ghz Connections: PCI Express 4.0 Number of Running Threads: 8 Nuclei: 1 core 4 Nuclei Frequency: 3.3 GHz Energy consumption: 89 W Approx. dimensions: 11 x 8 x 12 cm Cache: Smart Cache 12 MB Technology: Intel Hyper-Threading VT-d VT-x Channels: 2 Memory Type: DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 Recommended use: Desktop PC Includes: Heat sink Compatible: pci express 4.0 pci express 5.0 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Optane Characteristics: No ECC Requirements: 64 bits Colour: Black Silver Platform: Windows Packaging: Box Maximum memory card size: 128 GB Power: 58 W RAM Memory: 128 GB Not included: Discrete graphics adaptor PCI Express: X20 Processor Family: Intel Core i3 Intel