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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i7-5500U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 2522 days newer than Core i7-5500U.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 6% better in Metro Exodus than Core i7-5500U - 150 vs 141 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-5500U - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5500U
- Consumes up to 74% less energy than Intel Core i3-12100F - 15 vs 58 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
150
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.79/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$119
100%
FPS and Value Winner
INTEL CORE I3-12100F Desktop
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Core i7-5500U
Mobile • Mar 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i7-5500U |
|---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 1st, 2015 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Broadwell |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1168 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 58 W | TDP | 15 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 5500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i3-12100F or Core i7-5500U
Metro Exodus, 1920 x 1080, Extreme
13 FPS
CA$68.46/FPS
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Core i3-12100F
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GeForce RTX 3050
Core i3-12100F
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