Core i3-12100F

Name: Intel Core i3-12100F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 89 (5 reviews)

Released Jan 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Jul 30, 2026

Budget-friendly processor with strong gaming performance and efficient power consumption. The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 89/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Techspot, Techpowerup, and Arstechnica.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 5 expert reviews

TomshardwareTechspotTechpowerupArstechnicaClub386

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

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Pros

Good value(6)
Strong gaming performance(4)
Supports ddr4 and ddr5(2)
Low power consumption(2)

Cons

No integrated graphics(2)
No E-cores(2)
Limited cores(2)

5 Publication Reviews

Major publication06/2022

Major publicationJun 19, 2022

The quad-core Intel Core i3-12100 is the fastest budget gaming CPU on the market.

Independent publication02/2022

Independent publicationFeb 3, 2022

The Core i3-12100F is unrivaled at $120, offering application and gaming performance that often rivals previous generation 6-core processors.

Established publication01/2022

Established publicationJan 25, 2022

The Intel Core i3-12100F offers exceptional value for gaming at around $100, delivering strong performance despite its entry-level positioning.

Independent publication04/2022

Independent publicationApr 1, 2022

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...

Independent publication02/2022

Independent publicationFeb 14, 2022

A right little belter, there are many good reasons to consider 12th Gen Core i3.