Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 1653 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 4% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-7740X - 142 vs 137 FPS
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $89.19 vs $171.1
- Up to 50% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-7740X - $0.7 vs $1.39 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 60 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
142
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.7/FPS
100%
Price, €
€99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 60 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |