The Core i3-14100 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700KF, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $24.06 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-14100
- Up to 15% cheaper – $136.94 vs $161.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 52% less energy – 60 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Core i3-14100 vs Core i7-12700KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-14100
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
226
99%
Min 1% FPS
154
99%
Price, $
$136.94
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.6/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
229
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, $
$161
85%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
86%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-14100 vs Core i7-12700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-14100 vs Core i7-12700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-14100
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-14100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$134.00 | MSRP | $384.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
60 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
