The Core i3-7100 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than the Core i5-12600KF – 51 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- A faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Core i3-7100 – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-12600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
87%
Min 1% FPS
122
88%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-12600KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-12600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-12600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
3 MB
15%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600KF |
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General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Not Available | MSRP | $264.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
51 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
Performance | ||
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
3 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
No | Overclockable | Yes |