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Core i3-4370 vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i3-4370 vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-4370

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Intel Core i3-4370 3.8 GHz FCLGA1150 Processor (BX80646I34370)

Buy for CA$97.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for CA$279 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

Core i3-4370

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Intel Core i3-4370 3.8 GHz FCLGA1150 Processor (BX80646I34370)

Buy for CA$97.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for CA$279 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4370 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4370 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 2663 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4370.

Advantages of Core i3-4370

  • Up to 65% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - CA$97.85 vs CA$279.00
  • Up to 41% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-12700KF - CA$0.67 vs CA$1.13 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 54 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 68% better in FIFA 23 than Core i3-4370 - 247 vs 147 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4370 - 20 vs 4 threads
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FIFA 23

FIFA 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


FPS

147

60%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.67/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$97.85

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-4370 3.8 GHz FCLGA1150 Processor (BX80646I34370)

Buy for CA$97.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

247

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.13/FPS

59%

Price, CA$

CA$279

35%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for CA$279 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


Single-Core

1220

48%

Multi-Core

2407

18%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo

Core i3-4370

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Core i7-12700KF

Jul 21st, 2014Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
12
4Threads
20
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
54 W
TDP125 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier36.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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