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Core i7-7700K vs Core i3-12100F

Core i7-7700K vs Core i3-12100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $230 on Amazon

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Updated 4851 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

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Updated 4851 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $230 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4851 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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 4851 minutes ago

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
This is a free version of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

579

87%

Value, $/FPS

$0.4/FPS

35%

Price, $

$230

41%

Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $230 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4851 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

664

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.14/FPS

100%

Price, $

$94.98

100%

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 4851 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

70%

Multi-Core

5105

68%

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo

Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Intel Core i3-12100F

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Kaby LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
91 WTDP
58 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
42.0x
Multiplier33.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-7700K or Core i3-12100F

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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