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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i3-8100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1491 days newer than Core i3-8100.
Advantages of Core i3-8100
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 6% better in Metro Exodus than Core i3-8100 - 152 vs 143 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i3-8100
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
143
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.27/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$181.83
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-8100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores Up to 3.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i3-8100
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-8100 | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i3-8100 or Core i7-12700K
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32 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$23.37/FPS
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