Processor Intel Core i3-12100, specifications and benchmarks

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

• Family
  Intel Core i3
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 12000
• Segment
  Desktop / Server
• Generation
  12
• Predecessor
  Intel Core i3-11100
• Successor
  --

Intel Core i3-12100. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

• CPU Cores / Threads
  4 / 8
• Core architecture
  normal
• A-Core
  4x Golden Cove
• B-Core
  --
• C-Core
  --
• Frequency
  3.30 GHz
• Turbo (1 Core)
  4.30 GHz
• Turbo (4 Cores)
  4.00 GHz
• Hyperthreading
  Yes
• Overclocking
  No

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

• GPU name
  Intel UHD Graphics 730
• GPU frequency
  0.30 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  1.40 GHz
• Execution units
  24
• Shader
  192
• Max. GPU Memory
  64 GB
• Max. displays
  3
• Generation
  12
• Direct X
  12
• Technology
  14 nm
• Release date
  Q1/2021

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode
• AV1
  Decode
• AVC
  Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

• Memory type
  DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
• Max. Memory
  128 GB
• Memory channels
  2
• ECC
  No
• PCIe
  5.0 x 20
• AES-NI
  Yes

• TDP (PL1)
  60 W
• TDP (PL2)
  89 W
• TDP up
  --
• TDP down
  --
• Tjunction max.
  100 °C

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit)
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
• L2-Cache
  5.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  12.00 MB
• Architecture
  Alder Lake S
• Technology
  10 nm
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• Socket
  LGA 1700
• Release date
  Q1/2022
• Part Number
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Common positions Intel Core i3-12100 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

• Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
  73 place
• Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
  202 place
• Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
  58 place
• Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
  210 place
• Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
  45 place
• Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
  256 place
• Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
  136 place
• iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
  602 place
• Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
  176 place