Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-7640X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1674 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-7640X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 10% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i5-7640X - 664 vs 603 FPS
- Up to 50% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $94.98 vs $188.88
- Up to 55% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i5-7640X - $0.14 vs $0.31 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 58 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 8 vs 4 threads
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
664
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.14/FPS
100%
Price, $
$94.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 58 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |