Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4796 days newer than Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 14% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-965 - 312 vs 274 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 60 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-965 doesn't have integrated graphics
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Single-Core
485
22.56863657515123%
Multi-Core
1683
24.47288061654791%
Intel Core i7-965 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 17th, 2008 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 Extreme | Collection | Core i3 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 60 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |