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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms Core i3-3120M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 1831 days newer than Core i3-3120M.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3120M
- Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 35 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 14% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-3120M - 254 vs 222 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3120M - 12 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-8700K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
254
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
100%
Price, $
$208
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i3-3120M
Mobile • Sep 30th, 2012
Core i7-8700K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3120M | vs | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-3120M or Core i7-8700K
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum
120 FPS
$12.5/FPS
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Core i7-8700K
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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