Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 1827 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Performs up to 7% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-7100 - 272 vs 255 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - $65.0 vs $248.99
- Up to 73% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-12700F - $0.25 vs $0.92 per FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700F - 51 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
272
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
27%
Price, $
$248.99
26%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700F | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |