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Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i3-7100 vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-7100

3.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)

Buy for $47.46 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 665 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for $189.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 664 minutes ago

Core i3-7100

3.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)

Buy for $47.46 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 665 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for $189.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 664 minutes ago

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
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

290

90%

Value, $/FPS

$0.16/FPS

100%

Price, $

$47.46

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)

Buy for $47.46 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 665 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

323

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.59/FPS

27%

Price, $

$189.99

24%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

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

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo
Core i3-7100

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1247

49%

Multi-Core

2440

18%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

Intel Core i3-7100 Logo

Core i3-7100

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Core i7-12700KF

Jan 3rd, 2017
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3Core i7
Kaby LakeAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
2
12
4
20
3.9 GHz
3.6 GHz
Non-Turbo5.0 GHz
51 W
125 W
14 nm
10 nm
39.0x
36.0x
Intel HD 630
None
No
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$495.36

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$294.95

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$47.46

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$172

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Core i3-7100

$47.46

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$849.99

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Core i3-7100

$47.46

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Core i3-7100

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Core i3-7100

$47.46

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Ryzen 5 5600GT

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Core i3-7100

$47.46

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Core i3-7100

$47.46

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