Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i3-3217U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3443 days newer than Core i3-3217U.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 13% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i3-3217U - 166 vs 147 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3217U - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3217U
- Consumes up to 86% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 17 vs 125 Watts
Red Dead Redemption 2
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1920 x 1080
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Highest
TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
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Highest
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-3217U
Mobile • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i3-3217U |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 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 | 1.8 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 17 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 18.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
