The Core i3-7100 is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 59% less energy – 51 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-12600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-12600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-12600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-12600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
3 MB
15%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $289.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
51 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
