Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i3-3120M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3322 days newer than Core i3-3120M.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 45% better in World of Warcraft than Core i3-3120M - 220 vs 152 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3120M - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3120M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 35 vs 125 Watts
World of Warcraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
220
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
100%
Price, $
$224.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Mobile • Sep 30th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i3-3120M |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 30th, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1023 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |