The Core i7-12700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $172.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7100T
- Up to 87% cheaper – $25.00 vs $197.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 72% less energy – 35 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Core i3-7100T
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
230
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, $
$197
12%
Value, $/FPS
$0.85/FPS
14%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i3-7100T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i3-7100T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
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%
Core i3-7100T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
3 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
