Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 82 days older than the cheaper Core i3-12100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $94.98 vs $214.98
- Up to 55% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-12700K - $0.66 vs $1.47 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 58 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 2% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-12100F - 146 vs 143 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 20 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
143
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
100%
Price, $
$94.98
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $94.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 164 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
146
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.47/FPS
44%
Price, $
$214.98
44%
FPS Winner
Buy for $214.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 164 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
58 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |