Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700 is 734 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i7-14700 - CA$149.0 vs CA$563.99
- Up to 72% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-14700 - CA$0.56 vs CA$2.02 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700
- Performs up to 4% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-12100 - 279 vs 268 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 28 vs 8 threads
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
268
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.56/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$149
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$149 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 157 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
279
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.02/FPS
27%
Price, CA$
CA$563.99
26%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$563.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 156 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-14700 |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 20 |
8 | Threads | 28 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
60 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | No |