The Core i3-12100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-760 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $69.11 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 37% less energy – 60 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-760
- Up to 75% cheaper – $23.00 vs $92.11
Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-760 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, $
$92.11
24%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
29%
Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-760 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-760 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-760 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-760
Jul 18th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
3.33 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-760 |
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General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 18th, 2010 |
$122.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
60 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
No | Overclockable | No |