Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4790 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 2805 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 26% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-4790 - 173 vs 137 FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790 - 60 vs 84 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 33% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - £65.99 vs £98.97
- Up to 16% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i3-12100 - £0.48 vs £0.57 per FPS
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for £98.97 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11302 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
137
79%
Value, £/FPS
£0.48/FPS
100%
Price, £
£65.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £65.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11303 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 84 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | No |