Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4013 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Up to 34% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - CA$117.71 vs CA$178.13
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 25% better in Lost Ark than Core i7-2600 - 284 vs 228 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 60 vs 95 Watts
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
612
28.47836202885063%
Multi-Core
2054
29.867674858223065%
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 60 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
No | Overclockable | No |