Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i7-7700K 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 Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Core i7-7700K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 8% better in Resident Evil 4 than Core i7-7700K - 196 vs 181 FPS
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 58 vs 91 Watts
Resident Evil 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7700K | vs | 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 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 91 W | TDP | 58 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
