Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms Core i9-7980XE on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 1586 days newer than Core i9-7980XE.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 30% better in FIFA 23 than Core i9-7980XE - 217 vs 167 FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i9-7980XE - 60 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 36 vs 8 threads
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i9-7980XE
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i9-7980XE |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 Extreme |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 18 |
| 8 | Threads | 36 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 165 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
