Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 3746 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 17% better in Saints Row than Core i7-2700K - 175 vs 149 FPS
- Up to 2% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i7-2700K - $0.54 vs $0.55 per FPS
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 58 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Up to 14% cheaper than Core i3-12100F - $82.0 vs $94.98
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, $
$94.98
86%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i7-2700K |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
58 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |