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Core i7-3740QM vs Core i7-12700K

Core i7-3740QM vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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MSRP in USD: $409

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-3740QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3349 days newer than Core i7-3740QM.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3740QM

  • Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 45 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 19% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-3740QM - 186 vs 156 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3740QM - 20 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-3740QM Logo
Core i7-3740QM

Mobile • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

156

83%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

186

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.46/FPS

100%

Price, €

€271

100%

FPS and Value Winner

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-3740QM Logo
Core i7-3740QM

Mobile • Sep 3rd, 2012

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3740QM Logo
Core i7-3740QM

Mobile • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

590

23%

Multi-Core

1956

14%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i7-3740QM Logo

Intel Core i7-3740QM

vs
Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

Sep 3rd, 2012Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Ivy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket G2 (988B)SocketIntel Socket 1700
Mobile
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
8Threads
20
2.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
45 W
TDP125 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
27.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 4000Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i7-3740QM or Core i7-12700K

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+

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