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Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i7-12700K

Intel Core i3-10100F
28.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i7-12700K
63Inno Score
33Single-core69.4
27.6Multi-core61.5
26.3Gamingspec-based58.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+36) and multi-core (+34). Intel Core i3-10100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F

  • 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
  • Has Cooler included — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 33
  • Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 28
  • 319% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 5,341
  • 317% higher L3 cache: 25 MB vs 6 MB
  • 296% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 8,702

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i7-12700K
Announced20202021
SocketLGA1200LGA1700
Process14 nm10 nm+29%
Base TDP65 W+48%125 W
Max turbo power—190 W
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i7-12700K
Cores412+200%
Performance cores—8
Efficiency cores—4
Threads820+150%
Base clock3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz5 GHz+16%
L2 cache—12 MB
L3 cache6 MB25 MB+317%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i7-12700K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock—1,500 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i7-12700K
Memory supportDDR4-2666DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i7-12700K
PCIe version35+67%
CPU PCIe lanes1620+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i7-12700K
Geekbench 6 (single)1,495Bottom 29%2,500+67%Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,069Bottom 23%14,300+182%Top 36%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,132Bottom 21%1,950+72%Top 28%
Cinebench R23 (multi)5,341Bottom 16%22,400+319%Top 26%
PassMark8,702Bottom 12%34,500+296%Top 34%

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