Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Core i3-7100
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $47.46 vs $189.99
- Up to 73% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-12700KF - $0.16 vs $0.59 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 51 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 11% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i3-7100 - 323 vs 290 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 20 vs 4 threads
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
290
90%
Value, $/FPS
$0.16/FPS
100%
Price, $
$47.46
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $47.46 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 665 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
323
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
27%
Price, $
$189.99
24%
FPS Winner
Buy for $189.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 664 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-7100 | vs | Core i7-12700KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |