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Core i3-14100F vs Core i7-12700K

Core i3-14100F vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-14100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-14100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i3-14100F.

Advantages of Core i3-14100F

  • Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $73.12 vs $168.01
  • Up to 56% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i7-12700K - $0.64 vs $1.46 per FPS

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i3-14100F - 128 vs 127 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100F - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-14100F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

127

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.64/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.16

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

128

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.46/FPS

44%

Price, €

€186.49

43%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2492

98%

Multi-Core

8380

61%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo

Core i3-14100F

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Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Jan 8th, 2024
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
8Threads
20
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
35.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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