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Core i7-2700K vs Core i3-12100F

Core i7-2700K vs Core i3-12100F: 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 110 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 111 minutes ago

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 110 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 111 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F is 3746 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 43% better in Rust than Core i7-2700K - 233 vs 163 FPS
  • Up to 46% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - €98.0 vs €182.45
  • Up to 63% better value when playing Rust than Core i7-2700K - €0.42 vs €1.12 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 58 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

163

69%

Value, €/FPS

€1.12/FPS

37%

Price, €

€182.45

53%

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

Buy for 182.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 110 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

233

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.42/FPS

100%

Price, €

€98

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 111 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

29%

Multi-Core

2264

30%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

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Intel Core i7-2700K

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Intel Core i3-12100F

Oct 24th, 2011Release Date
Jan 25th, 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
58 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-2700K or Core i3-12100F

Rust, 1920 x 1080, High

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