Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i3-3120M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3322 days newer than Core i3-3120M.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3120M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 14% better in World of Tanks than Core i3-3120M - 574 vs 502 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3120M - 20 vs 4 threads
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
574
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.82/FPS
100%
Price, €
€469
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Sep 30th, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3120M | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
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Sep 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |