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product_id: 437587394
title: "Intel® Core™ 12th Gen i3-12100F desktop processor, featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support. Discrete graphics required."
brand: "intel"
price: "$5256"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/437587394-intel-core-12th-gen-i3-12100f-desktop-processor-featuring-pcie
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# Up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency DDR5 & DDR4 Memory Compatibility PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 Support Intel® Core™ 12th Gen i3-12100F desktop processor, featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support. Discrete graphics required.

**Brand:** intel
**Price:** $5256
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Power your productivity with next-gen speed and unbeatable value!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Intel® Core™ 12th Gen i3-12100F desktop processor, featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support. Discrete graphics required. by intel
- **How much does it cost?** $5256 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/437587394-intel-core-12th-gen-i3-12100f-desktop-processor-featuring-pcie)

## 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

- • **Next-Gen Connectivity:** Harness the power of PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 for ultra-fast data transfer and future-proof builds.
- • **Effortless Integration:** LGA1700 socket and 600 series chipset compatibility make upgrades and builds a breeze.
- • **Flexible Memory Support:** Compatible with both DDR5 and DDR4 RAM, giving you versatile upgrade options.
- • **Turbocharged Performance:** Experience blazing speeds up to 4.3 GHz for seamless multitasking and gaming.
- • **Optimized for Productivity:** 4 cores and 8 threads deliver smooth, responsive performance for work and play.

## Overview

The Intel® Core™ 12th Gen i3-12100F is a high-performance desktop processor featuring 4 cores and 8 threads, turbo boosting up to 4.3 GHz. It supports cutting-edge PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 interfaces and both DDR5 and DDR4 memory types, ensuring versatile and future-ready system builds. Designed for professionals and gamers seeking exceptional price-to-performance, it requires discrete graphics and fits LGA1700 sockets with 600 series chipsets, delivering smooth multitasking and gaming experiences at an accessible price point.

## Description

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-12100F desktop processor, without processor graphics. Featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3 desktop processors are optimized for productivity. Discrete graphics required. Intel® Laminar RM1 included in the box. Compatible with 600 series chipset based motherboards 58W Processor Base Power.

Review: GET THIS CPU - At the moment it is extremely difficult to beat this cpu with price for performance, if you want a good mid-range cpu for gaming that can handle most popular titles including some that are fairly hard to run with over 60 (and sometimes 100+) frame per second then grab one of these. Very smooth desktop/general use experience, with just a little bit of computer knowledge setting it up is extremely easy whether you’re upgrading or building from scratch this is a great choice. The stock fan works well but is quite noisy so I would suggest upgrading to a noctua or something. I highly suggest looking into second hand 1080tis at the moment as they can be snagged for way cheap and they pair beautifully with this cpu.
Review: Incredible price-performance - Picked this up used for 71 dollars and honestly did not expect much since it was only meant to be a temporary placeholder until I move to a 13900K. For a 4 core 8 thread CPU this thing seriously impressed me. It exceeded my expectations in almost every way. Multitasking is smooth and responsive which is something Intel has always done well. Even without E cores the extra threads help keep things moving during gaming and recording. As a content creator I rely a lot on strong single core and multicore performance and this CPU handled my workflow without stutters or slowdowns. For a budget chip that can handle games and light to mid workloads this CPU is an absolute killer.

## Features

- Intel Core i3-12100F Desktop Processor 4 (4P-0E) Cores Up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 58W Processor Base Power

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09NPJX7PV |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #72 in Computer CPU Processors |
| Brand | Intel |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,640) |
| Date First Available | January 31, 2022 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.94 x 2.76 x 4.72 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.05 pounds |
| Item model number | i3-12100F |
| Language | English, English, English, English, English |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Number of Processors | 4 |
| Processor | 2.5 core_i3_12100 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 2.76 x 4.72 inches |
| RAM | 128 GB |
| Series | Core i3 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intel
- **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel
- **CPU Model:** Core i3-12100
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1700
- **CPU Speed:** 2.5

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it come with cooler?**
A: Yes it comes with a cooler, with pre-applied thermal paste

**Q: Is it unlocked?**
A: Hello. Thanks for your question. The Intel® Core™ i3-12100F processor is not part of the unlocked models. The ones with the letter K are the ones with the unlocking capacity, the letter F means that the processor does not come with an integrated graphics card. Here are the specifications for this product. [ https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/132223/intel-core-i312100f-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-30-ghz.html ]. Thank you for choosing Intel

**Q: Is this a chipset b660? I have the same motherboard that’s offered in the bundle but my box says chipset b660. I’m a first time pc builder.**
A: A processor has no one chipset. Chipsets are tied to a socket layout and are chosen by the motherboard manufacturer for specific features any one chipset may offer. Typically, a socket will support 3-5 chipsets. The B660 Chipset is made for LGA1700 Processors, of which the i3-12100F is one. So TL;DR: Yes, the motherboard in the bundle works with this processor. The chipset is made for the socket that the processor has.

**Q: Sirve con  una placa madre asus prime 660 plus b4 ?**
A: si,claro

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GET THIS CPU
*by Z***Y on September 29, 2025*

At the moment it is extremely difficult to beat this cpu with price for performance, if you want a good mid-range cpu for gaming that can handle most popular titles including some that are fairly hard to run with over 60 (and sometimes 100+) frame per second then grab one of these. Very smooth desktop/general use experience, with just a little bit of computer knowledge setting it up is extremely easy whether you’re upgrading or building from scratch this is a great choice. The stock fan works well but is quite noisy so I would suggest upgrading to a noctua or something. I highly suggest looking into second hand 1080tis at the moment as they can be snagged for way cheap and they pair beautifully with this cpu.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible price-performance
*by R***E on January 9, 2026*

Picked this up used for 71 dollars and honestly did not expect much since it was only meant to be a temporary placeholder until I move to a 13900K. For a 4 core 8 thread CPU this thing seriously impressed me. It exceeded my expectations in almost every way. Multitasking is smooth and responsive which is something Intel has always done well. Even without E cores the extra threads help keep things moving during gaming and recording. As a content creator I rely a lot on strong single core and multicore performance and this CPU handled my workflow without stutters or slowdowns. For a budget chip that can handle games and light to mid workloads this CPU is an absolute killer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you can still find these 12th-generation processors, they are great!
*by D***K on December 19, 2025*

Bought this processor to game, and it works just fine. Also, being 12th Generation, it doesn't have any of the downsides of earlier or LATER generations: 13th and 14th can burn themselves out, slowly over time. This 12th Generation does not have that flaw! I haven't overclocked this thing, I just slapped it into a mobo a couple of years ago. It's currently paired with an AMD 6800XT and it plays all the games I throw at it just fine. Starfield, Skyrim, Marvel's two most recent hero games, they all play with great framerate on a 1440p monitor.

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- Intel® Core™ 12th Gen i3-12100F desktop processor, featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support. Discrete graphics required.
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