Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms Core i7-6700 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 2379 days newer than Core i7-6700.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 11% better in No Man's Sky than Core i7-6700 - 192 vs 173 FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i7-6700 - 60 vs 65 Watts
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015
Single-Core
1293
60.1675197766403%
Multi-Core
4140
60.200668896321076%
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-6700 |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 1st, 2015 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |