Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 4522 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 18% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-870 - 131 vs 111 FPS
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-870 - €97.0 vs €182.45
- Up to 55% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-870 - €0.74 vs €1.64 per FPS
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 58 vs 95 Watts
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
131
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
100%
Price, €
€97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €97 on Amazon
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Buy for €182.45 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
58 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |