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Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i5-7500

WINNER
I
41Inno Score
VS
I
24.9Inno Score
55.3Single-core27.9
34.2Multi-core23.8
36Gaming23.1
15 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+27) and gaming (+13). Intel Core i5-7500 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 i3-12100F

  • Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 28
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 24
  • Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 23
  • 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
  • 135% higher PassMark: 14,100 vs 6,000
  • Lower launch price: $97 vs $192

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-7500
Announced20222017
SocketLGA1700LGA1151
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP58 W+11%65 W
Max turbo power89 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-7500
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads8+100%4
Base clock3.3 GHz3.4 GHz+3%
Boost clock4.3 GHz+13%3.8 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+400%1 MB
L3 cache12 MB+100%6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-7500
iGPU—Intel HD Graphics 630
iGPU clock—1,100 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-7500
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory128 GB+100%64 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-7500
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-7500
Geekbench 6 (single)2,050+59%Top 36%1,290Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,700+97%Top 60%3,400Top 89%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680+57%Top 35%1,070Top 84%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700+120%Top 66%3,950Top 91%
PassMark14,100+135%Top 65%6,000Top 92%

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