Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 1827 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-12100 - 51 vs 60 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 14% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-7100 - 158 vs 138 FPS
- Up to 8% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - €112.67 vs €122.66
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1247
58.02698929734761%
Multi-Core
2440
35.480587465464595%
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 60 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
No | Overclockable | No |