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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4501 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 11% better in World of Tanks than Core i7-870 - 559 vs 505 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 60 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 12% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $100.0 vs $113.6
World of Tanks
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue
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Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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Ultra
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-870
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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