Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i3-8109U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1309 days newer than Core i3-8109U.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 89% better in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than Core i3-8109U - 164 vs 87 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8109U - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8109U
- Consumes up to 78% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 28 vs 125 Watts
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-8109U
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i3-8109U |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1356 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 28 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Iris Pro Plus |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
