Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 4034 days newer than Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 10% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-2600K - 180 vs 164 FPS
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 58 vs 95 Watts
Forza Horizon 5
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 58 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
