Intel
Intel 12th Gen Core i3-12100F LGA1700 3.3GHz 4-Core CPU
Out of stock
SKU BX8071512100F
R 1 669,00
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Courier delivery R180 (free on orders of R2 500 or more): 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R210 (R150 on orders of R2 500 or more).
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
The cheapest CPU worth putting in a gaming PC — four fast cores and nothing wasted.
Quick Specs
- 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.3GHz base, up to 4.3GHz turbo
- 12MB Intel Smart Cache
- 58W base power, 89W max turbo
- LGA1700 socket, DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200
- No integrated graphics — discrete card required
Punching above its price
Four cores sounds thin until you see the clocks: 4.3GHz turbo on Intel's Golden Cove architecture makes the 12100F quicker in games than several older six-core chips. Pair it with an RTX 4060 or RX 7600 at 1080p and it holds its own comfortably. It runs at 58W, so a budget cooler and a modest power supply are fine, and LGA1700 boards can be had cheaply — this is how you get a real gaming PC built for the least money.
Know what four cores means
Games that expect six or more threads — big open worlds, heavy simulation, anything with lots of background streaming — will lean on this chip. And if you plan to stream or record while playing, four cores runs out fast; the i5-12400F is the honest step up. The "F" means no integrated graphics at all, so a discrete card isn't optional. Within those limits, it's outstanding value.
FEATURES:
- 4.3GHz turbo — strong single-thread speed for the money
- Supports both DDR4 and DDR5 depending on the motherboard
- 58W base power keeps cooling and PSU costs down
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support
- 12MB Intel Smart Cache
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Model: Intel Core i3-12100F (BX8071512100F)
- Total Cores: 4 (all Performance-cores)
- Threads: 8
- Base Frequency: 3.3 GHz
- Max Turbo Frequency: 4.3 GHz
- Cache: 12 MB Intel Smart Cache
- Processor Base Power: 58 W
- Maximum Turbo Power: 89 W
- Socket: FCLGA1700
- Memory: DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, 2 channels, max 128 GB
- Integrated Graphics: None — discrete graphics card required
- PCI Express: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, up to 20 lanes
- Unlocked for Overclocking: No
- Warranty: 3 Year
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- Intel Core i3-12100F processor
- Intel stock cooler (as supplied in the retail box)
- Documentation
Why Intel?
LGA1700 boards support both DDR4 and DDR5, so you can reuse existing memory now and move to DDR5 later. Every Intel processor from AZonline is genuine boxed stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.
Key details
| Socket | LGA1700 |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| TDP | 58 W |
| Memory type | DDR4/DDR5 |
| Category | Processors (CPU) |
| Brand | Intel |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Questions
Before you buy
Which motherboards will this CPU fit?
It uses the LGA1700 socket, so it needs a motherboard with a matching socket. Sockets are not cross-compatible - a chip will not physically fit a board built for a different one. Every motherboard we list shows its socket on the Specifications tab, and it is worth checking the board maker’s support list for a BIOS update if the board is from an earlier generation than the chip.
How many cores and threads does it have?
4 cores and 8 threads. Cores do the work; threads are the number of jobs the chip can keep in flight at once. Games lean on a handful of fast cores, while rendering, compiling and video export scale with the total count.
What sort of cooler does it need?
It is rated at 58W TDP, which is the heat a cooler has to carry away under sustained load. Match or beat that figure with the cooler you choose, and check the What’s in the box list above - some processors ship with a cooler, some do not. Our PC Builder only offers coolers that fit the socket you have picked.
Do I need a separate graphics card with it?
Yes. This processor has no integrated graphics, so you will need a graphics card in the machine for it to output any picture at all. Budget for one in the build rather than treating it as a later upgrade.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
This one is out of stock at the moment. Stock does come back in - WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181 with the model and we will tell you what the supplier is showing and let you know when it lands, rather than leaving you to keep checking the page.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
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