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Intel 12th Gen Core i3 Alder Lake LGA1700 Processors

12th Gen Core i3 12300 3.5GHz 4C/8T 60W 12MB Alder Lake CPU Discontinued
12th Gen Core i3 12300T 2.3GHz 4C/8T 35W 12MB Alder Lake CPU Discontinued
12th Gen Core i3 12100 3.3GHz 4C/8T 60W 12MB Alder Lake CPU Discontinued
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Intel 12th Gen Core i3 Alder Lake LGA1700 Processors

The 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors give gamers, professionals and creators both the intelligence and the power to enhance the experiences that matter most.

See also Pentium, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9 CPUs.

The 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors redefine x86 architecture performance. Introducing Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture, combining Performance-cores with Efficient-cores to elevate gaming, productivity, and creation. These breakthrough processors assist the OS in intelligently characterising workloads to ensure optimal core placement for execution and pave the way for future leaps in processor design. Enjoy the full range of the latest platform innovations like industry first PCIe 5.0 readiness and DDR5 memory. With Intel UHD graphics immerse yourself in a visually stunning experience with up to 8K HDR support and the ability to view 4 simultaneous 4K displays. 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are available in a wide range of options for maximum flexibility, so you can choose the performance and thermal characteristics you need to game, work, and create like never before.

Breakthrough Core Technology

In a game-changing advance for core performance, 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors power a revolutionary approach to the x86 architecture. Its Performance-cores—or “P-cores”—are optimised for single and lightly-threaded performance, while its Efficient-cores—or “E-cores”, are optimised for scaling highly-threaded workloads. Intel Thread Director helps to monitor and analyse performance data in real-time to seamlessly place the right application thread on the right core and optimise performance per watt. That means gamers, creators, and professionals can harness both intelligence and power to enhance the experiences that matter most.

Immersive Experiences

Whether you’re delving into the latest gaming titles or focusing on advanced professional applications, 12th Gen Intel Core Desktop processors enable you to immerse without interruptions. Intel UHD Graphics driven by Xe Architecture invite you to take a deep dive into vivid new experiences with enhanced visual support for up to 8K HDR video in billions of colours and up to 4 simultaneous 4K displays. 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are capable of cancelling out interruptions with enhanced Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA) for more efficient noise suppression and background blurring on video. For elite gaming, world-class productivity, free flowing creation, and more, 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors enable deep immersion and focus.

Accelerating Platform Innovation

Tap into the latest platform technologies that drive incredible gaming, workflow, and creation. The 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors offer up to 20 lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0) to drive optimal discrete graphics and storage performance by enabling higher bandwidth connection points. DDR5 brings fast speeds up to 4800 MT/s, this allows for increased memory bandwidth speeds compared to previous generations that use DDR4 3200 MT/s memory. Fine tune both compute power and performance with unlocked (K-Suffix) 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors that have overclocking capabilities and Advanced Tuning support via Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU). With these and other platform enhancements you’ll be able to work, game, and create with impressive control and confidence.

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Specifications	Core i3 12100	Core i3 12300	Core i3 12300T
Processor Number	i3-12100	i3-12300	i3-12300T
Product Line	Core i3	Core i3	Core i3
Lithography	Intel 7	Intel 7	Intel 7
Total Cores	4	4	4
# of Performance-cores	4	4	4
# of Efficient-cores	0	0	0
Total Threads	8	8	8
Performance-core Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency	N/A	N/A	N/A
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz	4.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cache	12 MB Intel Smart Cache	12 MB Intel Smart Cache	12 MB Intel Smart Cache
Total L2 Cache	5 MB	5 MB	5 MB
Base Speed TDP	60 W	60 W	35 W
Maximum Turbo Power	89 W	89 W	69 W
Built-in Graphics	Yes	Yes	Yes
Processor Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Intel UHD Graphics 730
Graphics Base Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz	300 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency	1.45 GHz	1.45 GHz	1.45 GHz
PCI Express Revision	5.0 and 4.0	5.0 and 4.0	5.0 and 4.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes	20	20	20
Sockets Supported	LGA1700 *	LGA1700 *	LGA1700 *
T-Junction (max temp)	100°C	100°C	100°C
Intel Ark	Click here	Click here	Click here
Passmark Score	14,302	14,955	Coming soon
Warranty	24 months	24 months	24 months
EAN barcode	5032037238458

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Specifications	Core i3 12100	Core i3 12300	Core i3 12300T
Processor Number	i3-12100	i3-12300	i3-12300T
Product Line	Core i3
Lithography	Intel 7
Total Cores	4
# of Performance-cores	4
# of Efficient-cores	0
Total Threads	8
Performance-core Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency	N/A
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz	4.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	N/A
Cache	12 MB Intel Smart Cache
Total L2 Cache	5 MB
Base Speed TDP	60 W		35 W
Maximum Turbo Power	89 W		69 W
Built-in Graphics	Yes
Processor Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 730
Graphics Base Frequency	300 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency	1.45 GHz
PCI Express Revision	5.0 and 4.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes	20
Sockets Supported	LGA1700 *
T-Junction (max temp)	100°C
Intel Ark	Click here	Click here	Click here
Passmark Score	14,302	14,955	Coming soon
Warranty	24 months
EAN barcode	5032037238458