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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-860 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4501 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-860.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-860
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $48.0 vs $121.98
- Up to 44% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i3-12100 - $0.29 vs $0.52 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 42% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-860 - 235 vs 166 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-860 - 60 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics
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Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM
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Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue
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Core i7-860
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-860 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 60 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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