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Core i3-12100 vs Core i7-14700F

Core i3-12100 vs Core i7-14700F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-12100

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100 Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 3.3 GHz Quad-Core 60W 12MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for CA$166.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7676 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for CA$470.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7675 minutes ago

Core i3-12100

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100 Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 3.3 GHz Quad-Core 60W 12MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for CA$166.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7676 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for CA$470.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7675 minutes ago

Prices and Stock
MSRP $122

Intel Core i3-12100 Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 3.3 GHz Quad-Core 60W 12MB Cache Desktop Processor

Prices and Stock
MSRP $359

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700F is 734 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100.

Advantages of Core i3-12100

Up to 65% cheaper than Core i7-14700F - CA$166.55 vs CA$470.92
Up to 63% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-14700F - CA$0.57 vs CA$1.56 per FPS
Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-14700F

Performs up to 4% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-12100 - 302 vs 291 FPS
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 28 vs 8 threads

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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

FPS

291

96%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.57/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$166.55

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-12100 Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 3.3 GHz Quad-Core 60W 12MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for CA$166.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7676 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

FPS

302

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.56/FPS

37%

Price, CA$

CA$470.92

35%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for CA$470.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7675 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

468

FPS

558

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

236

FPS

244

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

866

FPS

956

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

261

FPS

363

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

147

FPS

162

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Single-Core

2149

77%

Multi-Core

6877

40%

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Single-Core

2775

100%

Multi-Core

17332

100%

Core i3-12100	vs	Core i7-14700F
Jan 4th, 2022	Release Date	Jan 8th, 2024
Core i3	Collection	Core i7
Alder Lake	Codename	Raptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700	Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
4	Cores	20
8	Threads	28
3.3 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.1 GHz
4.3 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	5.4 GHz
60 W	TDP	Not Available
10 nm	Process Size	10 nm
33.0x	Multiplier	21.0x
UHD Graphics 730	Integrated Graphics	None
No	Overclockable	No

PCs Using Core i3-12100 or Core i7-14700F

With selected game settings

CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC Image

CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC

198 FPS

CA$9.16/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB

Core i7-14700F

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,813.93

In Stock

ASUS ROG G16CH (2024) Gaming Desktop PC Image

ASUS ROG G16CH (2024) Gaming Desktop PC

172 FPS

CA$11.05/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i7-14700F

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,899.99

In Stock

ROG Strix G13 Gaming Desktop PC Image

ROG Strix G13 Gaming Desktop PC

172 FPS

CA$11.92/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,049.99

In Stock

Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop PC Image

Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop PC

172 FPS

CA$11.45/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i7-14700F

16 GB, 512 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,969.95

In Stock

Skytech Azure Gaming PC Image

Skytech Azure Gaming PC

252 FPS

CA$10.97/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,764.21

In Stock

ASUS ROG G16CHR (2024) Gaming Desktop PC Image

ASUS ROG G16CHR (2024) Gaming Desktop PC

231 FPS

CA$12.55/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,899

In Stock

Skytech King Gaming PC Image

Skytech King Gaming PC

269 FPS

CA$11.57/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$3,112.59

In Stock

Skytech Omega Gaming PC Image

Skytech Omega Gaming PC

252 FPS

CA$9.88/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,490.75

In Stock

2024 ROG G22CH Gaming Desktop PC Image

2024 ROG G22CH Gaming Desktop PC

231 FPS

CA$11.25/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i7-14700F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,599.52

In Stock

CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Supreme Liquid Cool Gaming PC Image

CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Supreme Liquid Cool Gaming PC

172 FPS

CA$11.65/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i7-14700F

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,004.15

In Stock

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