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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-12700K vs Core i3-12100F

The Core i7-12700K is faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$342.47View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 16% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 322% more expensive – $342.47 vs $97

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Is 2 months newer
Up to 322% cheaper – $97 vs $342.47
Up to 264% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i7-12700K

699FPS

Core i3-12100F

645FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-12700K

267FPS

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-12700K

220FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-12700K

362FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-12700K

735FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-12700K

251FPS

Core i3-12100F

240FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-12700K

771FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-12700K

330FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-12700K

60%

Core i3-12100F

50%

Core i7-12700K ranks 10 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-12700K

Core i3-12100F

Core i7-12700K has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-12700K

Core i3-12100F

Core i7-12700K has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-12700K

25 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core i7-12700K has 13 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i7-12700K has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-12700K

5 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i7-12700K boosts 16% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-12700K

125W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 67W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-12700K

$342.47

Core i3-12100F

Core i7-12700KCore i3-12100F

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Alder Lake-S

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-12700K or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i7-12700K. It's 20% faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-12700K than Core i3-12100F?expand_more

20% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-12700K or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i7-12700K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-12700K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-12700K and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-12700K scores 60/100, Core i3-12100F scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-12700K or Core i3-12100F bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-12700K or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i7-12700K is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.