Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6700T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6700T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 2317 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 15% better in Valorant than Core i7-6700T - 866 vs 752 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700T
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $99.9 vs $121.98
- Up to 7% better value when playing Valorant than Core i3-12100 - $0.13 vs $0.14 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i3-12100 - 35 vs 60 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for $121.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 76 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
752
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.13/FPS
100%
Price, $
$99.9
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $99.9 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 76 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-6700T |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |