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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $122
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MSRP in USD: $122
Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4013 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 40% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $70.0 vs $116.99
- Up to 31% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-12100 - $0.45 vs $0.65 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 14% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-2600K - 179 vs 157 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 60 vs 95 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
157
87.70949720670392%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
100%
Price, $
$70
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K
Buy for $70 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 349702 minutes ago
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
179
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.65/FPS
69.23076923076923%
Price, $
$116.99
59%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue
Buy for $116.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 349703 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
668
31.08422522103304%
Multi-Core
2320
33.735640540933545%
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 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 | 60 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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