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Core i3-12100TE
4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.0 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
4.0 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming6
Productivity6
Single-core6
Multi-core17
Power efficiency5
Lab scores
Performance score6
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p13 fps
1440p11 fps
4K7 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Alder Lake-S
- Process node
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2022
- Total cores
- 4
- Threads
- 8
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 730
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.1 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.0 GHz
- L1 cache
- 320 KB
- L2 cache
- 5 MB
- L3 cache
- 12 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 35W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners say it runs cool and quiet for basic office builds and media servers. The usual gripe is it struggles with anything heavy like gaming or video work.
Pros
- Stays frosty on stock cooling
- Plays modern games without stutter
- Handles daily tasks with zero lag
- Sips power, keeps electric bill low
Cons
- Only four performance cores
- Weak integrated GPU performance
- Limited upgrade path on LGA1700
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i3-12100TE
Intel's i3-12100TE is a low-power quad-core chip for mini PCs that trades peak performance for extreme energy efficiency.
Get it if you need a low-power chip for a basic office PC or home server that stays cool on a stock cooler. Skip it if you want to game or multitask heavily, as a faster CPU will save you headaches.
Buy it if…
- You want a quiet office PC that sips power.
- You're building a low-cost home server that runs 24/7.
- You need a basic desktop for web browsing and documents.
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