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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $122
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MSRP in USD: $122
Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 2348 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 9% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-6700K - 193 vs 177 FPS
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i7-6700K - $121.98 vs $180.0
- Up to 38% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-6700K - $0.63 vs $1.02 per FPS
- Consumes up to 34% less energy than Intel Core i7-6700K - 60 vs 91 Watts
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Intel Core i7-6700K
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In Stock
Updated 3529 minutes ago
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
193
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
100%
Price, $
$121.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue
Buy for $121.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3528 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i7-6700K
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700K | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 91 W | TDP | 60 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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