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$189.99
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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $384
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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $134
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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-14100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-14100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i3-14100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 1% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-14100 - 284 vs 281 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Up to 26% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $139.99 vs $189.99
- Up to 25% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-12700KF - $0.5 vs $0.67 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
284
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/FPS
74%
Price, $
$189.99
73%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Core i3-14100
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
281
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.5/FPS
100%
Price, $
$139.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-14100 Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz
Buy for $139.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 100 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-14100
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF | vs | Intel Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-12700KF or Core i3-14100
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum
197 FPS
$8.12/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$1,599.99
In Stock
142 FPS
$9.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$1,299.99
In Stock
154 FPS
$8.77/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$1,349.99
In Stock
180 FPS
$12.39/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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$2,229.97
In Stock
172 FPS
$7.27/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$1,249.99
In Stock
142 FPS
$12.39/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$1,759.97
In Stock
180 FPS
$7.55/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,359
In Stock
180 FPS
$6.11/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,099.99
In Stock
142 FPS
$9.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,299.99
In Stock
142 FPS
$22/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$3,124
In Stock
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