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In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4013 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 9% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-2600K - 184 vs 169 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 60 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $85.0 vs $121.98
- Up to 24% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i3-12100 - $0.5 vs $0.66 per FPS
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue
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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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