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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-5820K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 2682 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-5820K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 7% better in Halo Infinite than Core i7-5820K - 169 vs 158 FPS
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i7-5820K - $115.98 vs $429.95
- Up to 75% better value when playing Halo Infinite than Core i7-5820K - $0.69 vs $2.72 per FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-5820K - 60 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5820K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5820K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Halo Infinite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
169
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
Price, $
$115.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue
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Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-5820K
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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