Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Core i3-7100T
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - €146.85 vs €227.89
- Up to 27% better value when playing Valheim than Core i7-12700KF - €0.75 vs €1.03 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 13% better in Valheim than Core i3-7100T - 222 vs 197 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100T - 20 vs 4 threads
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
197
89%
Value, €/FPS
€0.75/FPS
100%
Price, €
€146.85
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €146.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 42 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
222
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.03/FPS
73%
Price, €
€227.89
64%
FPS Winner
Buy for €227.89 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 41 minutes ago
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-7100T | vs | Core i7-12700KF |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |