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Core i7-860 vs Core i3-12100F

Core i7-860 vs Core i3-12100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-860

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for CA$123.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7662 minutes ago

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Core i7-860

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for CA$123.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7662 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 4522 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-860.

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 19% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-860 - 379 vs 318 FPS
  • Up to 12% cheaper than Core i7-860 - CA$109.00 vs CA$123.54
  • Up to 26% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-860 - CA$0.29 vs CA$0.39 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i7-860 - 58 vs 95 Watts
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Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

318

84%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.39/FPS

74%

Price, CA$

CA$123.54

88%

Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for CA$123.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7662 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

379

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.29/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$109

100%

FPS and Value Winner

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

446

20%

Multi-Core

1463

20%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

Intel Core i7-860 Logo

Core i7-860

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

Sep 8th, 2009
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i7Core i3
LynnfieldAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1156Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
44
88
2.8 GHz
3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz
4.3 GHz
95 W
58 W
45 nm
10 nm
21.0x
33.0x
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PCs Using Core i7-860 or Core i3-12100F

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CA$469

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CA$290.34

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CA$109

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CA$109

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CA$109

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CA$519

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CA$109

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CA$177.41

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CA$109

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
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CA$109

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
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CA$109

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CA$377

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Core i3-12100F

CA$109

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Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K
Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
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CA$109

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Ryzen 9 5950X

CA$498.98

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

CA$349

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G
Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

CA$271.2

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

CA$269.04

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

CA$199.73

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

CA$179.98

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

CA$249

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K
Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

CA$716.28

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

CA$470.92

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

CA$469

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

CA$109

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
Ryzen 7 8700G

CA$388.98

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