Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-14100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-14100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i3-14100.
Advantages of Core i3-14100
- Up to 40% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $109.99 vs $182.99
- Up to 39% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-12700KF - $0.87 vs $1.43 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 2% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i3-14100 - 128 vs 126 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 20 vs 8 threads
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
126
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Price, $
$109.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $109.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 245 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
128
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.43/FPS
61%
Price, $
$182.99
60%
FPS Winner
Buy for $182.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 246 minutes ago
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-14100 | vs | Core i7-12700KF |
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Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |