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AvailabilityMSRP $97
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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 635 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700K.
Advantages of Core i7-10700K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 16 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 4% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i7-10700K - 124 vs 119 FPS
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - CA$109.00 vs CA$450.00
- Up to 77% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i7-10700K - CA$0.88 vs CA$3.78 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 58 vs 125 Watts
Baldur's Gate 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)
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Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
124
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.88/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$109
100%
FPS and Value Winner
INTEL CORE I3-12100F Desktop
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-10700K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-10700K | vs | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 58 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PCs Using Core i7-10700K or Core i3-12100F
With selected game settings
38 FPS
CA$24.33/FPS
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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CA$24.08/FPS
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