Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i3-3217U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3443 days newer than Core i3-3217U.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3217U
- Consumes up to 86% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 17 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 172% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-3217U - 174 vs 64 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3217U - 20 vs 4 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3217U
Mobile • Jun 1st, 2012
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3217U | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 1.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
17 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 18.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
