Take the next evolutionary leap with the performance hybrid architecture of 12th Generation Intel Core processors. Get the performance you need, where you need it, whether you’re a gamer, creator, streamer, or everyday user. Whatever you’re into, do more of it, whenever you want with Intel 12 Generation processors. With unprecedented new performance hybrid architecture, 12th Gen Intel Core processors offer a unique combination of Performance and Efficient-cores (P-core and E-core). That means real-world performance, intuitively scaled to match whatever you’re doing.

The Performance-core is Intel’s highest-performing CPU core ever. And it’s designed to maximize single-thread performance and responsiveness for compute-intensive workloads like gaming and 3D design. The Efficient-core delivers multithreaded performance for tasks that can run in parallel (like image rendering), along with efficient offload of background tasks for modern multitasking.

So that Performance-cores and Efficient-cores can work seamlessly with the operating system, Intel built Intel Thread Director right into the hardware. Automatically monitoring and analyzing on-the-fly, Intel Thread Director guides the operating system, helping it place the right thread on the right core, at the right time. And it does it all dynamically, adapting scheduling guidance based on actual computing needs, not on static rules.

12th Gen Intel Core processors also support the next wave of discrete graphics cards and storage devices. These devices take advantage of increased throughput coming with PCIe 5.0 as well the higher speeds and bandwidth of DDR5 memory. With 12th Gen Intel Core processors, standard, built-in features enable capabilities like noise suppression, auto-framing, and optimization for bandwidth and video resolution while gaming. That saves you time and lets you multitask in ways you’ve only ever dreamed of, until now. From epic gaming to browsing to streaming to creating your next masterpiece, 12th Gen Intel Core processors make it all entirely doable.

FEATURES:

4 Cores
8 Threads
Max Turbo Frequency of up to 4.30GHz
12MB Intel Smart Cache
Support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory
Built for serious gaming
Smart solutions for enthusiasts and creators
Nearly 3x faster connectivity

SPECIFICATIONS:

Essentials:
- Product Collection: 12th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors
- Code Name: Products formerly Alder Lake
- Vertical Segment: Desktop
- Processor Number: i3-12100
CPU Specifications:
- Total Cores: 4
- # of Performance-cores: 4
- # of Efficient-cores: 0
- Total Threads: 8
- Max Turbo Frequency: 4.30 GHz
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.30 GHz
- Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.30 GHz
- Cache: 12 MB Intel Smart Cache
- Total L2 Cache: 5 MB
- Processor Base Power: 60 W
- Maximum Turbo Power: 89 W
Memory Specifications:
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 128 GB
- Memory Types:
  - Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
  - Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
- Max # of Memory Channels: 2
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s
Processor Graphics:
- Processor Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730
- Graphics Base Frequency: 300 MHz
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.40 GHz
- Graphics Output: eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1
- Execution Units: 24
- Max Resolution (HDMI): 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
- Max Resolution (DP): 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
- Max Resolution (eDP? Integrated Flat Panel): 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
- DirectX Support: 12
- OpenGL Support: 4.5
- Multi-Format Codec Engines: 1
- Intel Quick Sync Video: Yes
- Intel Clear Video HD Technology: Yes
- # of Displays Supported: 4
- Device ID: 0x4692
- OpenCL Support: 2.1
Expansion Options:
- Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0
- Max # of DMI Lanes: 8
- Scalability: 1S Only
- PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0
- PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1×16+4, 2×8+4
- Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 20
Advanced Features:
- Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator: 3.0
- Intel Thread Director: No
- Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost): Yes
- Intel Optane Memory Supported: Yes
- Intel Speed Shift Technology: Yes
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: No
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes
- Intel 64: Yes
- Instruction Set: 64-bit
- Instruction Set Extensions: Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
- Idle States: Yes
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes
- Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
- Intel Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes
Security & Reliability
- Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT): Yes
- Intel Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes
- Intel AES New Instructions: Yes
- Secure Key: Yes
- Intel OS Guard: Yes
- Execute Disable Bit: Yes
- Intel Boot Guard: Yes
- Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes
- Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
- Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes