Intel Core i3-12100
4-core Alder Lake with strong ST for budget office PCs.
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Pros
- ✓ Excellent ST
- ✓ Cheap with iGPU
- ✓ Low power
Cons
- – Only 4 cores
- – Weak MT
- – Aging
Full specifications
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