Intel Core i3-12100 Processor Overview
The Intel Core i3-12100 is a desktop processor with 4 cores. It belongs to the Core i3 lineup and uses the Alder Lake-S architecture with Socket 1700. Intel rates its maximum turbo frequency at up to 4.30 GHz, and its cache is 12 MB.
Key Specifications
The i3-12100 is built on a 10 nm process. It supports a base clock of 3.30 GHz. Benchmark and specification databases list a turbo clock of 4.00 GHz. Intel's official page gives the maximum frequency as 4.30 GHz. Users should check the specification sheet for the exact figures that apply to their use.
| Specification | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S |
| Socket | 1700 |
| Cache | 12 MB |
| Max turbo frequency | Up to 4.30 GHz |
| Process node | 10 nm |
Use Cases
The i3-12100 suits desktop computing, office work, and general multitasking. Its four cores and 12 MB cache handle everyday applications. Builders often choose it for entry-level desktop systems that need a modern socket and a 4-core design.
Thinvent Products with Intel Core i3 Processors
Thinvent builds mini PCs, industrial PCs, panel PCs and all-in-one PCs with Intel Core i3 processors. The Thinvent range does not include the Core i3-12100 desktop chip. Instead, Thinvent uses 12th and 13th generation Core i3 mobile processors, the i3-1215U and i3-1315U, which have 6 cores and up to 4.4 GHz or 4.5 GHz turbo frequency. These systems come with 4 GB or 8 GB DDR4 RAM and SSD storage options, with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or no operating system. Thinvent products include the Aero Mini PC, the IPC3 Industrial PC, the Treo Mini PC, the 15" Industrial Panel PC, and the Uno 23.8" All in One PC.
