Core i3-12100

Core i3-12100

Gaming performance index 50, faster than 60% of desktop processors in our catalog.

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    53
  2. Ryzen 5 5600X
    52
  3. Core i9-10900K
    52
  4. Core i3-12100
    50
  5. Core i5-11600K
    50
  6. Ryzen 5 5600
    50
  7. Core i7-10700K
    49
Brand
INTEL
Series
Core 12th Gen
Released
2022
Socket
LGA1700
Cores / threads
4 / 8
Base / boost clock
3.3 / 4.3 GHz
TDP
60 W

Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i3-12100

Balanced pairings: fast enough to use the CPU, not so fast that the CPU holds them back.

Best GPU for the Core i3-12100: picks for 1080p, 1440p and 4K

Platform

Socket LGA1700 · memory DDR4 or DDR5 (depends on the motherboard) · 60 W TDP

Motherboards for the Core i3-12100

13 LGA1700 boards in our catalog.

Coolers for the Core i3-12100

43 coolers with LGA1700 mounting.

Photo: Eric Gaba (Sting - fr:Sting), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Specs: manufacturer page. Performance index is our own estimate.