Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-6100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 2256 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - CA$140.0 vs CA$319.99
- Up to 52% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i7-12700KF - CA$1.22 vs CA$2.52 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 51 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 10% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i3-6100 - 127 vs 115 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Baldur's Gate 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
115
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.22/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$140
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$140 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 142 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
127
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.52/FPS
48%
Price, CA$
CA$319.99
43%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$319.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 141 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-6100 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |