Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i7-2960XM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 3796 days newer than Core i7-2960XM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 5% less energy than Intel Core i3-12100F - 55 vs 58 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 27% better in Battlefield V than Core i7-2960XM - 266 vs 210 FPS
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Single-Core
542
24.359550561797754%
Multi-Core
1733
23.23990881051361%
Intel Core i7-2960XM | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
---|---|---|
Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 58 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |