Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7800X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 1653 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7800X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7800X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 38% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-7800X - 217 vs 157 FPS
- Up to 46% cheaper than Core i7-7800X - CA$149.0 vs CA$274.99
- Up to 61% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-7800X - CA$0.69 vs CA$1.75 per FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-7800X - 60 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7800X doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for CA$274.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 117 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
217
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.69/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$149
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$149 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 116 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7800X | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | 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 |
140 W | TDP | 60 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |