Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F is 2369 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 7% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-6700K - 131 vs 122 FPS
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-6700K - $94.98 vs $180.0
- Up to 51% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-6700K - $0.73 vs $1.48 per FPS
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i7-6700K - 58 vs 91 Watts
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
131
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.73/FPS
100%
Price, $
$94.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $94.98 on Amazon
In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700K | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
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Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 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 | 58 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |