Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1848 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 19% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-7700 - 664 vs 556 FPS
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-7700 - CA$102.99 vs CA$237.69
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700 - 58 vs 65 Watts
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1389
62.426966292134836%
Multi-Core
4460
59.80957489607081%
Intel Core i7-7700 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 58 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |