Intel Core i3-12100F Benchmark, Test and specs

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CPU lineage

The Intel Core i3-12100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series. To use the Intel Core i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Name: Intel Core i3-12100F
Family: Intel Core i3
Group: Intel Core i 12000
Segment: Desktop / Server
Generation: 12

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
CPU Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Cores: 4x Golden Cove
Core architecture: normal
Hyperthreading: Yes
Overclocking: No
Frequency: 3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency (all cores): 4.0 GHz

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Memory type: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Max. Memory: 128.0 GB
Memory channels: 2
Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s
ECC: No
PCIe: pci
AES-NI: Yes

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
TDP (PL1 / PBP): 58 W
TDP (PL2): 89 W
TDP up: None
TDP down: None
Tjunction max: 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
Technology: 10 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: LGA 1700
L2-Cache: 5.0 MB
L3-Cache: 12.0 MB
Architecture: Alder Lake S
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Release date: Q1/2022
Release price: 97 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet
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Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-1250E
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
13894
13894
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
13880
13880
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
13880
13880
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
13880
13880
Intel Core i5-11600T
6C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
13879
13879

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
8540
8540
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8443
8443
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8443
8443
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8443
8443
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
8370
8370

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6900K
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
7471
7471
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
7428
7428
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
7428
7428
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
7428
7428
Intel Core i7-1365UE
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
7423
7423

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 4900U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
6422
6422
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v4
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
6422
6422
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6422
6422
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6422
6422
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v4
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
6422
6422

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3425
3425
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
3367
3367
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3352
3352
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3341
3341
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
3340
3340

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
3247
3247
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3204
3204
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3204
3204
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3204
3204
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12650H
10C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
2157
2157
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2157
2157
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2157
2157
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2157
2157
Intel Core i7-12650H
10C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
2157
2157

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2336
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1718
1718
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1716
1716
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1716
1716
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1716
1716
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1712
1712

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
1662
1662
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1658
1658
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1658
1658
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1658
1658
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1644
1644

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1216
1216
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1204
1204
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1204
1204
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1204
1204
Intel Xeon E-2276M
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
1196
1196

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
642
642
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
642
642
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
642
642
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
642
642
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
642
642

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
245
245
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
242
242
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
242
242
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
242
242
Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
241
241