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Core i3-12100F vs Core i7-11700F

Core i3-12100F vs Core i7-11700F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 85.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

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Core i7-11700F

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo
Intel Core I7-11700F Processore Desktop Di 11 Esima Generazione, Frequenza di Base 2.5 Ghz, Tuboboost 4.8 Ghz, 8 Core, LGA1200

Buy for 319.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 85.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

vs

Core i7-11700F

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo
Intel Core I7-11700F Processore Desktop Di 11 Esima Generazione, Frequenza di Base 2.5 Ghz, Tuboboost 4.8 Ghz, 8 Core, LGA1200

Buy for 319.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-11700F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 300 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-11700F.

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 2% better in Rust than Core i7-11700F - 229 vs 225 FPS
  • Up to 73% cheaper than Core i7-11700F - €85.80 vs €319.38
  • Up to 74% better value when playing Rust than Core i7-11700F - €0.37 vs €1.42 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-11700F - 58 vs 65 Watts

Advantages of Core i7-11700F

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 16 vs 8 threads
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Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 10th, 2022


FPS

229

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.37/FPS

100%

Price, €

€85.8

372%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 85.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo
Core i7-11700F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

225

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.42/FPS

26%

Price, €

€319.38

100%

Intel Core I7-11700F Processore Desktop Di 11 Esima Generazione, Frequenza di Base 2.5 Ghz, Tuboboost 4.8 Ghz, 8 Core, LGA1200

Buy for 319.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 10th, 2022

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo
Core i7-11700F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 10th, 2022


Single-Core

2232

100%

Multi-Core

7432

85%

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo
Core i7-11700F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2135

96%

Multi-Core

8705

100%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

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Intel Core i7-11700F Logo

Core i7-11700F

Jan 10th, 2022
Release DateMar 16th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads
16
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
58 W
TDP65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
33.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i3-12100F or Core i7-11700F

With selected game settings

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