Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 4034 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i3-12100F - $54.95 vs $94.98
- Up to 36% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i3-12100F - $0.21 vs $0.33 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 12% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-2600 - 292 vs 260 FPS
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 58 vs 95 Watts
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
260
89%
Value, $/FPS
$0.21/FPS
100%
Price, $
$54.95
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $54.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280951 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
292
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.33/FPS
63%
Price, $
$94.98
57%
FPS Winner
Buy for $94.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280952 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 58 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |