Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms Core i3-7300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 1827 days newer than Core i3-7300.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7300
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-12100 - 51 vs 60 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 8% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-7300 - 179 vs 165 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7300 - 8 vs 4 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
179
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.83/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$149
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7300 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 60 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
No | Overclockable | No |