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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-7740X vs Core i3-12100F

The Core i7-7740X is slower than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $93.96 more expensive!

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Up to 29% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 7 months newer
Available for $115.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i7-7740X

240FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-7740X

208FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-7740X

611FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-7740X

329FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-7740X

525FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Minecraft2011

640FPS

711FPS

564FPS

645FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-7740X

32%

Core i3-12100F

48%

Core i3-12100F ranks 16 points higher.

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L3 Cachehelp

8 MB

12 MB

Core i3-12100F has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-7740X

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i7-7740X has a 30% higher base clock.

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Core i7-7740X

4.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i7-7740X boosts 7% higher.

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Core i7-7740X

112W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 54W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-7740X

$209.95

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Core i3-12100F is $93.96 cheaper.

Core i7-7740XCore i3-12100F

LGA2066

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LGA1700

Kaby Lake-X

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR4

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-7740X or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 50% faster than the Core i7-7740X on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 32/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Core i7-7740X?expand_more

50% 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 i7-7740X or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-12100F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-7740X and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-7740X scores 32/100, Core i3-12100F scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.