Intel Core i3-12100 and the Thinvent Aero Range
The Intel Core i3-12100 is a desktop processor with 4 cores, launched in January 2022. It uses the Alder Lake-S architecture on a 10 nm process and fits the Socket 1700 platform. The base clock is 3.30 GHz, and the maximum turbo clock is 4.30 GHz. The chip has 12 MB of L3 cache and a rated TDP of 60 W, and it includes integrated graphics.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.30 GHz |
| Max turbo clock | 4.30 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB |
| TDP | 60 W |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S |
| Socket | 1700 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes |
Use Cases
The i3-12100 suits desktop computing, office work, multi-application workloads and general business use. Its 60 W TDP makes it a fit for compact desktop builds that need more processing power than entry-level chips.
Comparison with the Thinvent Aero Mini PC
The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses the Intel N5095A processor, not the Core i3-12100. The N5095A has 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 2.9 GHz and 4 MB of cache. The Thinvent range does not include the Core i3-12100. Each Aero configuration comes with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 128 GB SSD, and buyers can choose Windows 11 IoT, Windows 11 Professional, DOS or Thinux Embedded Linux as the operating system. A keyboard and mouse set is available as an option.
Thinvent Products Featuring This Technology
The Thinvent range does not include the Intel Core i3-12100. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC, with its Intel N5095A processor, 4 cores and 16 GB DDR4 RAM, is the closest match in the Thinvent range for compact, low-power computing. Buyers who need the Core i3-12100 class of performance should look at other Thinvent systems.