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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-8100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-8100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1491 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-8100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 8% better in Fortnite than Core i3-8100 - 241 vs 224 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $110.0 vs $189.99
- Up to 38% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-12700KF - $0.49 vs $0.79 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
241
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
62%
Price, $
$189.99
57%
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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Intel Core i3-8100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-8100
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-12700KF or Core i3-8100
Fortnite, 1920 x 1080, Epic
161 FPS
$9.94/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$1,599.99
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111 FPS
$12.16/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$1,349.99
In Stock
141 FPS
$15.82/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
133 FPS
$9.4/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$1,249.99
In Stock
97 FPS
$13.4/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$1,299.99
In Stock
97 FPS
$18.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$1,759.97
In Stock
141 FPS
$9.64/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,359
In Stock
141 FPS
$7.8/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,099.99
In Stock
97 FPS
$13.4/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,299.99
In Stock
97 FPS
$32.21/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$3,124
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