The Core i7-12700KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10300 and it's also a better value for money, as it's $5.39 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 3% cheaper – $156.76 vs $162.15
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10300
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i3-10300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€156.76
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
100%
Core i3-10300
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
189
90%
Min 1% FPS
125
91%
Price, €
€162.15
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
87%
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i3-10300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i3-10300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i3-10300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-10300
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
