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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 3725 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 19% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-2700K - 143 vs 120 FPS
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - CA$149.0 vs CA$185.7
- Up to 33% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-2700K - CA$1.04 vs CA$1.55 per FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 60 vs 95 Watts
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
143
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.04/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$149
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack , Blue
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Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K
Buy for CA$185.7 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-2700K
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-2700K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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