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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 3372 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 13% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-3970X - 215 vs 190 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 58 vs 150 Watts
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
215
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
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
Ultra
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 58 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-3970X or Core i3-12100F
HITMAN 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
66 FPS
CA$13.44/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-12100F
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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87 FPS
CA$13.35/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i3-12100F
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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