Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3770K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 3537 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3770K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 122% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-3770K - 266 vs 120 FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i7-3770K - 60 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K
- Up to 0% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $129.57 vs $129.63
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Single-Core
707
32.89902280130293%
Multi-Core
2469
35.90228297222626%
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-3770K |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 77 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |