Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1848 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 15% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-7700K - 664 vs 579 FPS
- Up to 59% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $94.98 vs $230.0
- Up to 65% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-7700K - $0.14 vs $0.4 per FPS
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 58 vs 91 Watts
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 4851 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
664
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.14/FPS
100%
Price, $
$94.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $94.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4851 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 58 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |