Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 1827 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 8% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i3-7100 - 312 vs 290 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - CA$118.88 vs CA$149.0
- Up to 15% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i3-12100 - CA$0.41 vs CA$0.48 per FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-12100 - 51 vs 60 Watts
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
312
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.48/FPS
85%
Price, CA$
CA$149
79%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$149 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12848 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
290
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.41/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12848 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
60 W | TDP | 51 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |