Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 51 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 26% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-7100 - 159 vs 126 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 24 vs 4 threads
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
126
79%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$68.22
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$68.22 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 264 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-7100 | vs | Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |