Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1674 days newer than Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 2% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-7740X - 164 vs 161 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 58 vs 112 Watts
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7740X | vs | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 112 W | TDP | 58 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
