Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 266 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $86.95 vs $229.37
- Up to 58% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-13700K - $0.36 vs $0.86 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i7-13700K - 60 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 9% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-12100 - 295 vs 271 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 24 vs 8 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
271
91%
Value, €/FPS
€0.36/FPS
100%
Price, €
€96.52
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €96.52 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 206 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
295
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.86/FPS
41%
Price, €
€254.6
37%
FPS Winner
Buy for €254.6 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 206 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-13700K |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |