The Core i3-12100 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7740X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $43.80 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 60 vs 112 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- Up to 39% cheaper – $69.80 vs $113.60
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i3-12100 vs Core i7-7740X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
222
100%
Min 1% FPS
153
100%
Price, $
$113.6
61%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
65%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
209
94%
Min 1% FPS
145
95%
Price, $
$69.8
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.33/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100 vs Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i7-7740X 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
77%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
93%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Kaby Lake-X |
60 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
