Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7350K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7350K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 1827 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 11% better in Valorant than Core i3-7350K - 866 vs 781 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $51.6 vs $121.98
- Up to 50% better value when playing Valorant than Core i3-12100 - $0.07 vs $0.14 per FPS
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for $121.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11763 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
781
90%
Value, $/FPS
$0.07/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $51.6 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11762 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
60 W | TDP | 60 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |