In Starfield, the Core i3-7100 is slightly slower than the Core i7-12700F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 22% less energy – 51 vs 65 Watts
- Consumes up to 22% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i7-12700F
- Up to 4% faster in Starfield – 95 vs 91 FPS
- Up to 4% faster in Starfield
- Is 5 years newer – Jan 04, 2022 vs Jan 03, 2017
- Is 5 years newer
Starfield FPS Calculator
Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-12700F: Comparison of performance and price
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-12700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-12700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
3 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
54%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-7100 Jan 3rd, 2017 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-12700F Jan 4th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| – | MSRP | $324.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1151 | Socket | LGA1700 |
51W | Power Consumption | 65W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2400 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
