Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4013 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 37% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-2600S - 235 vs 171 FPS
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $121.98 vs $235.0
- Up to 62% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i7-2600S - $0.52 vs $1.37 per FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600S - 60 vs 65 Watts
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
235
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.52/FPS
100%
Price, $
$121.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600S | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 60 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
No | Overclockable | No |