Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 7% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i3-7100T - 230 vs 215 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100T - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100T
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $72.8 vs $229.99
- Up to 66% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i7-12700K - $0.34 vs $1.0 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Buy for $229.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 118 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
215
93%
Value, $/FPS
$0.34/FPS
100%
Price, $
$72.8
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $72.8 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 119 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100T |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | 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 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |