Intel

Intel Core i3-12100TE

Expert rating7.8 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Desktop
CPU Socket:: LGA 1700
Core/Thread Count:: 4C/8T
TDP:: 35W
iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 770
CPU Series:: Core i3

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Core i3-12100TE Review

Intel Core i3-12100TE 4-core 8-thread desktop processor, 2.1GHz base / 4.8GHz boost, 35W TDP, Alder Lake, LGA 1700 socket

The Intel Core i3-12100TE is a low-power embedded/IoT desktop variant for space- and power-constrained systems. Built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, it pairs 4 cores and 8 threads with a 2.1GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.8GHz and Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics, all within a 35W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 4 cores and 8 threads, the Intel Core i3-12100TE is built on Intel's Alder Lake generation. Its 2.1GHz base clock boosts up to 4.8GHz, and Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics handle everyday display and light content-creation tasks.

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core i3-12100TE uses the LGA 1700 platform in a 35W envelope, positioned as a low-power embedded/IoT desktop variant for space- and power-constrained systems.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i3 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i3-12100TE sits among other Alder Lake parts at the 4-core tier, differentiated mainly by suffix, clock speed, and TDP. Against AMD's Ryzen processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Core i3 competes on single-thread performance and platform pricing, while against Intel's own Core Ultra parts in this catalog it lacks the on-die NPU but often costs less.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.8 / 10

The Intel Core i3-12100TE is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

Best for

Small-form-factor PCs
Quiet builds
Space-constrained systems

Not for

Laptops
Fanless designs
Extreme power efficiency needs

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Alder Lake
Release Year	2022

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Embedded
Microarchitecture	Alder Lake
Socket	LGA 1700
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.0 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	35 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Desktop
TDP	35 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i3-12100TE?

The Intel Core i3-12100TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, a 2.1 GHz base and 4.0 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 35 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730. Socket: LGA 1700.

Will the Intel Core i3-12100TE work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i3-12100TE lists Socket is LGA 1700. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.