Core i3-12100F
IntelReleased Jan 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Jul 30, 2026
The Intel Core i3-12100F processor offers strong performance and power efficiency for budget-conscious builds. The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 89/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tom's Hardware, TechSpot, TechPowerUp, and Arstechnica.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 85 (TechPowerUp) to 95 (Tom's Hardware).
Average of 5 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- High performance(6)
- Good value(5)
- Supports DDR4/DDR5(2)
- Good power efficiency(2)
Cons
- Limited features(8)
5 Publication Reviews
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The quad-core Intel Core i3-12100 is the fastest budget gaming CPU on the market.
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The Core i3-12100F is unrivaled at $120, offering application and gaming performance that often rivals previous generation 6-core processors.
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The Intel Core i3-12100F offers exceptional value for gaming at around $100, delivering strong performance despite its entry-level positioning.
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The Core i5-12400 and Core i3-12100 provide a good foundation for general-purpose PCs, whether you're looking to get a good-enough CPU to pair with a midrange GPU or you're an amateur or semi-professi...
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