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Core i7-3770K vs Core i3-12100F

Core i7-3770K vs Core i3-12100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-3770K Processore (3,5GHz, L3 Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 127.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 388 minutes ago

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Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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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 389 minutes ago

Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Intel Core i7-3770K Processore (3,5GHz, L3 Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 127.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 388 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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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 389 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3770K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 3558 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3770K.

Advantages of Core i7-3770K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 9% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-3770K - 129 vs 118 FPS
  • Up to 33% cheaper than Core i7-3770K - €85.80 vs €127.95
  • Up to 38% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-3770K - €0.67 vs €1.08 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i7-3770K - 58 vs 77 Watts
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ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

118

91%

Value, €/FPS

€1.08/FPS

62%

Price, €

€127.95

67%

Intel Core i7-3770K Processore (3,5GHz, L3 Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 127.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 388 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

129

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.67/FPS

100%

Price, €

€85.8

100%

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 389 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

707

32%

Multi-Core

2469

33%

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo

Core i7-3770K

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

Apr 29th, 2012
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i7Core i3
Ivy BridgeAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
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3.5 GHz
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3.9 GHz
4.3 GHz
77 W
58 W
22 nm
10 nm
35.0x
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Intel HD 4000
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