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Intel Core i3-12100 Quad Core 3.30GHz CPU Alder Lake Processor - LGA 1700, image 1 of 31 / 3

Intel Core i3-12100 Quad Core 3.30GHz CPU Alder Lake Processor - LGA 1700

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Specifications

ArchitectureAlder Lake
Base Clock3.3 GHz
Boost Clock4.3 GHz
Cores4
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730
L3 Cache12 MB
P-Cores4
SocketLGA1700

Performance Benchmarks

Calculated Figures

Aggregate Boost Clock17.2GHz-cores
lowest 12median 41highest 518
Higher than 14% of 293 compared
4 cores × 4.3 GHz boost
L3 Cache per Core3MB
lowest 0.2median 3highest 16
Higher than 48% of 149 compared
12 MB L3 ÷ 4 cores
TDP per Core15W
lowest 2.7median 11highest 33
Lower than 36% of 342 compared
60 W ÷ 4 cores

Calculated from this product's published specifications, not measured in testing. Ranked against other products in this category.

Blender render benchmark

Measured

Real runs submitted to Blender Open Data. Higher is faster at rendering.

Source: Blender Open Data (CC0), Blender 4.5.0: samples per minute over the monster, junkshop and classroom scenes, median of 18 runs. Same for every product on this model.

At a glance

Intel Core i3-12100 Quad Core 3.30GHz CPU Alder Lake Processor - LGA 1700 is a 4-core processor with a boost clock of 4.3 GHz, for the LGA1700 socket. It scores 24 out of 100 on our estimated performance scale, relative to current processors. It is listed at 3 UK shops, cheapest in stock at Overclockers UK for £149.99 (checked 19 October 2026); in-stock prices run from £149.99 to £179.99.

From the retailer

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-12100 desktop processor. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3 desktop processors are optimized for productivity. Intel® Laminar RM1 included in the box. Compatible with Intel® 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 60W Processor Base Power.

Estimated Performance

24/ 100

Scored against current processors, where 100 is the strongest one we can score. Calculated from cores, boost clock and l3 cache.

Estimated from manufacturer specifications, not measured. Useful for comparing similar parts; actual performance varies by game, driver and system.

Running cost

Rated power (TDP or peak turbo) 60 W

£17.29
a year
£1.44
a month

At the Ofgem price cap, 26.32p per kWh, Oct to Dec 2026

Assumes the part draws its rated power for every hour of use. Real draw varies with the game or workload, and is usually lower.

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