Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1848 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 17% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-7700K - 222 vs 189 FPS
- Up to 66% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $62.14 vs $181.02
- Up to 71% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i7-7700K - $0.31 vs $1.06 per FPS
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 58 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
222
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.31/FPS
100%
Price, €
€68.97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
58 W | TDP | 91 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |