Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i7-3770
55.3Single-core22.5
34.2Multi-core24.5
36Gamingspec-based23.8
14 spec wins — Intel Core i3-121001 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-12100 wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+33) and multi-core (+10). Intel Core i7-3770 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 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 25
- 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 112% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,700 vs 4,100
- Lower launch price: $122 vs $294
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2012 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 60 W+22% | 77 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+400% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+86%Top 49% | 1,100Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700+89%Bottom 33% | 3,550Bottom 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680+71%Top 47% | 980Bottom 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700+112%Bottom 29% | 4,100Bottom 10% |
| PassMark | 14,000+100%Bottom 24% | 7,000Bottom 9% |
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