Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 614 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 19% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-10700KF - 217 vs 183 FPS
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i7-10700KF - $121.98 vs $208.99
- Up to 51% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-10700KF - $0.56 vs $1.14 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 60 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
217
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
100%
Price, $
$121.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-10700KF | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 60 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |