Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-6300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 2256 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6300.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 12% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-6300 - 221 vs 198 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6300 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6300
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $92.61 vs $194.99
- Up to 47% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-12700KF - $0.47 vs $0.88 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 51 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
221
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.88/FPS
53%
Price, $
$194.99
47%
FPS Winner
Buy for $194.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6132 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
198
89%
Value, $/FPS
$0.47/FPS
100%
Price, $
$92.61
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $92.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6126 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF | vs | Intel Core i3-6300 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 51 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |