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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 3725 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 28% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-3930K - 236 vs 184 FPS
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $62.14 vs $142.59
- Up to 66% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-3930K - $0.29 vs $0.86 per FPS
- Consumes up to 55% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 58 vs 130 Watts
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
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Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
236
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.29/FPS
100%
Price, €
€68.97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel® Core™ 12th Gen i3-12100F desktop processor, featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support. Discrete graphics required.
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 58 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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