Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 3910 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $35.83 vs $146.96
- Up to 69% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i7-12700KF - $0.24 vs $0.77 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 26% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i3-2100 - 212 vs 168 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
168
79%
Value, €/FPS
€0.24/FPS
100%
Price, €
€39.77
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €39.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 174 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
212
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.77/FPS
31%
Price, €
€163.13
24%
FPS Winner
Buy for €163.13 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 175 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |