Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 630 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 5% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i3-12100F - 344 vs 327 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 28 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Up to 88% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - €94.64 vs €805.62
- Up to 88% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-14700K - €0.29 vs €2.34 per FPS
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
344
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.34/FPS
12%
Price, €
€805.62
11%
FPS Winner
Buy for €805.62 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 148 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
327
95%
Value, €/FPS
€0.29/FPS
100%
Price, €
€94.64
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €94.64 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 149 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-14700K | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 58 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |