Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700KF is 651 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100.
Advantages of Core i3-12100
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i7-14700KF - €122.80 vs €432.06
- Up to 70% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-14700KF - €0.38 vs €1.26 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-14700KF
- Performs up to 6% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i3-12100 - 344 vs 325 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 28 vs 8 threads
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
325
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.38/FPS
100%
Price, €
€122.8
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €122.8 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7310 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
344
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.26/FPS
30%
Price, €
€432.06
28%
FPS Winner
Buy for €432.06 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7309 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-12100 | vs | Core i7-14700KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 20 |
8 | Threads | 28 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
60 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |