Core i3-12100

Name: Intel Core i3-12100
Brand: Intel
Rating: 87 (3 reviews)

Released Jan 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Jun 18, 2026

Intel Core i3-12100 offers strong performance and low power consumption, supporting DDR4/DDR5 and PCIe 5.0. The Intel Core i3-12100 scores 87/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tom's Hardware, Club386, and TechPowerUp.

Critic Score

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based on 3 expert reviews

Tom's HardwareClub386TechPowerUp

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 82 (TechPowerUp) to 92 (Tom's Hardware).

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

Where to buy

amazon$179.99

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Pros

Good value(3)
Strong performance(3)
Supports DDR4/DDR5(2)
Supports PCIe 5.0(2)
Low power consumption(2)

Cons

Limited overclocking(3)
No integrated graphics(2)

3 Publication Reviews

Major publication06/2022

Major publicationJun 19, 2022

AI summary of this review

The quad-core Intel Core i3-12100 is the fastest budget gaming CPU on the market, dominating its price range while punching up against more expensive competitors.

Score estimated from the review text

Established publication02/2022

Established publicationFeb 14, 2022

AI summary of this review

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a brilliant budget choice and a sure-fire winner that offers solid performance for everyday tasks and gaming.

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Established publication01/2022

Established publicationJan 25, 2022

AI summary of this review

Priced at just $105, this 4-core/8-thread CPU has all the ingredients needed to make it the next value king.

Score estimated from the review text