Intel Core i3-12100

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
4	8	3.3 GHz	4.3 GHz

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Availability
MSRP in USD: $122

Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue

Specifications

General
Release Date	Jan 4th, 2022
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Collection	Core i3
Codename	Alder Lake

Performance
Cores	4
Threads	8
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.3 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	60 W
Overclockable	No
Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 730

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Intel Core i3-12100

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