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Core i7-2700K vs Core i3-12100F

Core i7-2700K vs Core i3-12100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel® Core™ 12th Gen i3-12100F desktop processor, featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support. Discrete graphics required.

Buy for $94.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel® Core™ 12th Gen i3-12100F desktop processor, featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support. Discrete graphics required.

Buy for $94.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 3746 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Up to 14% cheaper than Core i3-12100F - $82.0 vs $94.98
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 20% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-2700K - 177 vs 148 FPS
  • Up to 2% better value when playing Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-2700K - $0.54 vs $0.55 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 58 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

148

83%

Value, $/FPS

$0.55/FPS

98%

Price, $

$82

100%

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

177

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.54/FPS

100%

Price, $

$94.98

86%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ 12th Gen i3-12100F desktop processor, featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support. Discrete graphics required.

Buy for $94.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

29%

Multi-Core

2264

30%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo

Intel Core i7-2700K

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Intel Core i3-12100F

Oct 24th, 2011Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Sandy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
95 WTDP
58 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-2700K or Core i3-12100F

Battlefield 2042, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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