Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i7-12700F
55.3Single-core69.9
34.2Multi-core50.4
36Gamingspec-based57.5
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-1210011 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16) and single-core (+15). 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
- 57% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $122 vs $345
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 34
- 200% higher cores: 12 vs 4
- 150% higher threads: 20 vs 8
- 140% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 5 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 60 W+8% | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 180 W+102% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+57% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 12 MB+140% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 25 MB+108% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700Bottom 34% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680Top 45% | 1,898+13%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Bottom 29% | 15,291+76%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 14,000Bottom 24% | 30,148+115%Top 40% |
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