Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1848 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 8% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-7700 - 181 vs 167 FPS
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-7700 - €97.0 vs €248.88
- Up to 64% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-7700 - €0.54 vs €1.49 per FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700 - 58 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
181
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.54/FPS
100%
Price, €
€97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i7-7700 |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
58 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |