Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 4034 days newer than Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 56% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i7-2600S - 148 vs 95 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600S - 58 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
148
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.8/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$119
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i7-2600S |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 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 | 2.8 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
58 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |