Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i7-10700K
55.3Single-core39.9
34.2Multi-core42
36Gaming48
10 spec wins — Intel Core i3-1210011 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-10700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+12) and Multi-core (+8). Intel Core i3-12100 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 i3-12100
- Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 40
- 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 52% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 125 W
- 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $122 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 48 vs 36
- 157% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 89 W
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 60 W+52% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 229 W+157% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+15% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+150% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz+17% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+23%Top 36% | 1,670Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700Top 60% | 8,600+28%Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680+29%Top 35% | 1,300Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Top 66% | 13,000+49%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 14,000Top 66% | 19,500+39%Top 51% |
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