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Core i3-7100T vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i3-7100T vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 227.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 227.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

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
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Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i3-7100T Logo
Core i3-7100T

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

197

89%

Value, €/FPS

€0.75/FPS

100%

Price, €

€146.85

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

222

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.03/FPS

73%

Price, €

€227.89

64%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 227.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i3-7100T Logo
Core i3-7100T

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7100T Logo
Core i3-7100T

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1116

44%

Multi-Core

2260

17%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

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Core i3-7100T

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Core i7-12700KF

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
12
4Threads
20
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
35 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
34.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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