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Core i7-14700K vs Core i3-12100F

Core i7-14700K vs Core i3-12100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel Core i7-14700K Processore per sistemi desktop 14700K 20 core (8 P-core + 12 E-core) fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 368.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 37 minutes ago

vs

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 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 38 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel Core i7-14700K Processore per sistemi desktop 14700K 20 core (8 P-core + 12 E-core) fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 368.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 37 minutes ago

vs

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 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 38 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 630 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100F.

Advantages of Core i7-14700K

  • Performs up to 24% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i3-12100F - 218 vs 176 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 28 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Up to 78% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - €81.33 vs €368.52
  • Up to 73% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i7-14700K - €0.46 vs €1.69 per FPS
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Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

218

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.69/FPS

27%

Price, €

€368.52

22%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700K Processore per sistemi desktop 14700K 20 core (8 P-core + 12 E-core) fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 368.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 37 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

176

81%

Value, €/FPS

€0.46/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.33

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 38 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2939

100%

Multi-Core

19317

100%

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

76%

Multi-Core

7457

39%

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo

Core i7-14700K

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateJan 25th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
20
Cores4
28
Threads8
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
5.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
Not AvailableTDP58 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier33.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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