Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 4522 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 23% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-870 - 177 vs 144 FPS
- Up to 5% cheaper than Core i7-870 - $94.98 vs $100.0
- Up to 22% better value when playing Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-870 - $0.54 vs $0.69 per FPS
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 58 vs 95 Watts
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
177
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, $
$94.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $94.98 on Amazon
In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-870 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
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Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 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 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 58 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |