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Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-12100

Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-12100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i3-12100

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel® Core™ i3-12100, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 119 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i3-12100

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel® Core™ i3-12100, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 119 on Amazon

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Updated 13218 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4013 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100

  • Performs up to 10% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-2600K - 142 vs 129 FPS
  • Up to 20% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - €119.0 vs €148.88
  • Up to 27% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-2600K - €0.84 vs €1.15 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 60 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of The Last of Us Part I.
The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

129

90%

Value, €/FPS

€1.15/FPS

73%

Price, €

€148.88

79%

Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13218 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

142

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.84/FPS

100%

Price, €

€119

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i3-12100, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 119 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13218 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

31%

Multi-Core

2320

33%

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2149

100%

Multi-Core

6877

100%

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Intel Core i7-2600K

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Intel Core i3-12100

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Sandy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
95 WTDP
60 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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