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Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i7-3770

WINNER
Intel Core i3-12100F
41Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i7-3770
23.7Inno Score
55.3Single-core22.5
34.2Multi-core24.5
36Gamingspec-based23.8
14 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F

  • 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: $97 vs $294

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

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

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-3770
Announced20222012
SocketLGA1700LGA1155
Process10 nm+55%22 nm
Base TDP58 W+25%77 W
Max turbo power89 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-3770
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads88
Base clock3.3 GHz3.4 GHz+3%
Boost clock4.3 GHz+10%3.9 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+400%1 MB
L3 cache12 MB+50%8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-3770
iGPU—Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock—1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-3770
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR3-1600
Max memory128 GB+300%32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-3770
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel 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%
PassMark14,100+101%Bottom 24%7,000Bottom 9%

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