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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 4380 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Performs up to 143% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-530 - 165 vs 68 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-530 - 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - $45.0 vs $219.97
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F
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Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700F | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 73 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-12700F or Core i3-530
The Callisto Protocol, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
66 FPS
$18.18/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,199.99
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66 FPS
$19.39/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,279.99
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117 FPS
$16.81/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,966.98
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79 FPS
$15.19/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,199.99
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66 FPS
$18.18/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,199.99
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57 FPS
$19.3/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,099.99
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66 FPS
$16.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,099.99
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57 FPS
$28.07/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,599.99
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57 FPS
$20.18/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,149.99
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96 FPS
$21.75/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-12700F
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$2,088
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