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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 2826 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 28% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-4790 - 222 vs 173 FPS
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790 - 58 vs 84 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 6% cheaper than Core i3-12100F - CA$96.99 vs CA$102.99
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
INTEL CORE I3-12100F Desktop
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Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1221
54.87640449438202%
Multi-Core
3852
51.65616199544053%
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
58 W | TDP | 84 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i3-12100F or Core i7-4790
Dirt 5, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
66 FPS
CA$13.37/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-12100F
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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CA$882.12
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83 FPS
CA$13.97/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i3-12100F
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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CA$1,159.51
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