Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1607 days newer than Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 7% better in Deathloop than Core i9-7940X - 190 vs 177 FPS
- Consumes up to 65% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 58 vs 165 Watts
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
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Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 58 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |