Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 3971 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Performs up to 43% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-2100 - 153 vs 107 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 96% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - €10.59 vs €280.99
- Up to 95% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-12700F - €0.1 vs €1.84 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
107
69%
Value, €/FPS
€0.1/FPS
100%
Price, €
€10.59
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 15826 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700F | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |