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Core i7-2700K vs Core i3-12100

Core i7-2700K vs Core i3-12100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 182.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 182.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 3725 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100

  • Performs up to 10% better in Fortnite than Core i7-2700K - 236 vs 215 FPS
  • Up to 35% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - €119.0 vs €182.45
  • Up to 41% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-2700K - €0.5 vs €0.85 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 60 vs 95 Watts
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Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

215

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.85/FPS

58%

Price, €

€182.45

65%

Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 182.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

236

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.5/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 179 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

30%

Multi-Core

2264

32%

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 i7-2700K

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Intel Core i3-12100

Oct 24th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Sandy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
95 WTDP
60 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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