Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1674 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 5% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-7740X - 218 vs 208 FPS
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €82.53 vs €155.88
- Up to 49% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-7740X - €0.38 vs €0.75 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 58 vs 112 Watts
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Buy for €155.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 267 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
218
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.38/FPS
100%
Price, €
€82.53
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €82.53 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 273 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7740X | vs | Core i3-12100F |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 58 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |