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product_id: 421040056
title: "Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack"
brand: "intel"
price: "2831 kr"
currency: DKK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Intel"
url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/421040056-core-i3-12th-gen-i3-12100-quad-core-4-core
store_origin: DK
region: Denmark
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# 3.30 GHz Quad-Core Speed 12 MB L3 Cache Boost Intel UHD Graphics 730 Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

**Brand:** intel
**Price:** 2831 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Power your productivity with Intel’s efficient quad-core champion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack by intel
- **How much does it cost?** 2831 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/421040056-core-i3-12th-gen-i3-12100-quad-core-4-core)

## Best For

- intel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted intel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Reliability:** Backed by Intel’s cutting-edge architecture and a 4.7-star rating from 567 users, your build’s new workhorse.
- • **Smart Cache for Speed:** 12 MB L3 cache accelerates data retrieval, reducing lag and keeping your system responsive under pressure.
- • **Energy-Efficient Performance:** Designed to deliver high performance while minimizing power consumption—work smarter, not harder.
- • **Effortless Multitasking Power:** Quad-core 3.30 GHz CPU handles demanding apps with ease, perfect for productivity and creative workflows.
- • **Vivid Visuals, Multiple Displays:** Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 supports up to 4 monitors, elevating your multi-screen setup.

## Overview

The Intel Core i3-12100 (12th Gen) is a quad-core processor clocked at 3.30 GHz, featuring 12 MB of L3 cache and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730. It supports up to 4 monitors and balances high performance with energy efficiency, making it an ideal choice for professional-grade desktops, home servers, and multitasking setups.

## Description

ProcessorsIntel designs advanced, high-performance processors for every usage, including enterprise-scale servers, IoT devices, laptops, desktops, workstations, and mobile devices. To find information, specifications, downloads and support for each processor, start by selecting a Processor family.

Review: Great efficient and power saving CPU - I've been using the Intel Core i3-12100 in my DIY TrueNAS server, and it's proven to be a solid choice. The quad-core performance at 3.30 GHz handles my data storage and retrieval tasks with ease, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. It has made a noticeable difference in my server's responsiveness, especially when dealing with multiple users and simultaneous access to large files. The energy efficiency is also a big plus, helping to keep my power consumption in check. While it may not be the most powerful processor on the market, it strikes a perfect balance between performance and cost for a home server setup. Overall, the Intel Core i3-12100 has exceeded my expectations and has been a reliable workhorse in my TrueNAS build.
Review: Great Processor - Installed this on an Asus board for a homeTruenas server build. Works great!

## Features

- Intel® Core® i3 3.30 GHz processor uses less power and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications at an affordable price
- 12 MB of L3 cache rapidly retrieves the most used data available to improve system performance
- Built-in Intel UHD Graphics 730 controller for improved graphics and visual quality. Supports up to 4 monitors.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09NPHJLPT |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #129 in Computer CPU Processors |
| Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Color | black / black |
| Computer Memory Type | GDDR4 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (567) |
| Date First Available | March 15, 2022 |
| Flash Memory Size | 128 GB |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 |
| Hard Drive | 512 GB SSD |
| Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.77 x 1.77 x 0.1 inches |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Item model number | BX8071512100 |
| Language | French |
| Manufacturer | Intel Corporation |
| Number of Processors | 4 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 3 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 5 |
| Operating System | Intel |
| Optical Drive Type | DVD-R |
| Processor | 3 core_i3 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Product Dimensions | 1.77 x 1.77 x 0.1 inches |
| Series | Core i3 |
| Standing screen display size | 20 |
| Voltage | 1 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intel
- **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel
- **CPU Model:** Core i3
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1700
- **CPU Speed:** 3

## Images

![Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Cbvw+ScJL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this come with a fan and heatsink ?**
A: Yes

**Q: What means Retail Pack? What comes on the package?**
A: Retail pack comes with a heatsink and fan in addition to the CPU

**Q: Is it windows 11 compatible? I am not a game player, looking for low cost. Thanks**
A: Yes! A simple google search would find that almost all Intel 10th gen and above will work with windows 11

**Q: Hay una versión de 4.3 ghz?**
A: Yes, max turbo frequency is 4.3 GHz

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great efficient and power saving CPU
*by O***X on November 9, 2024*

I've been using the Intel Core i3-12100 in my DIY TrueNAS server, and it's proven to be a solid choice. The quad-core performance at 3.30 GHz handles my data storage and retrieval tasks with ease, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. It has made a noticeable difference in my server's responsiveness, especially when dealing with multiple users and simultaneous access to large files. The energy efficiency is also a big plus, helping to keep my power consumption in check. While it may not be the most powerful processor on the market, it strikes a perfect balance between performance and cost for a home server setup. Overall, the Intel Core i3-12100 has exceeded my expectations and has been a reliable workhorse in my TrueNAS build.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Processor
*by D***D on November 13, 2025*

Installed this on an Asus board for a homeTruenas server build. Works great!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the PERFECT processor/best value for basic productive work!
*by A***R on May 19, 2022*

How many of you just need a fast processor for standard home/office work? Buy this and call it a day. If you need something to handle Microsoft Office, any browser (your internet connection matters more), and basic applications, the 12100 is all you need. Loading time is very good. You really don't need amazing graphics to perform any of these tasks. I'm using integrated video and it suits me just fine. My other computer uses the APU on an AMD 5600G and I've never had issues. I paired this CPU with a barebones Gigabyte motherboard (cheapest I could find) and 8GB of DDR4 memory and it rivals my AMD setup for plain tasks. Don't feel like you need an i5, i7, or even the i3 12400 if you just need an everyday computer for watching videos, doing online banking, or crunching out work material (unless you are editing heavy media). This i3-12100 is the equivalent of a quad core processor from years back. If you are working on virtual machines, doing strong programming, have a million windows open, need to use Adobe Creative Suite to quickly produce and export content, then you may want to consider moving up to a stronger processor. Even so, this one is still pretty good - it will just take longer to complete some things. I'm overall very happy with this processor and I think most households who have similar requirements will be satisfied. The 12400 did get to $160 at some point so that could be something to look at to future proof a machine since it has six cores (not that I need them right now).

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*Last updated: 2026-02-21*