Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1674 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7900X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 34% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i9-7900X - 157 vs 117 FPS
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-7900X - €80.94 vs €352.66
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 58 vs 140 Watts
The Callisto Protocol
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7900X | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 58 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |