How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-12100F scores 41/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i3-12100F wins 14 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 1.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-12100F and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i3-12100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 23; Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 25; Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 24; 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB; 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB; Lower launch price: $97 vs $294.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-12100F or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i3-12100F launched cheaper at $97, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

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

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100F

$97

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

55.3Single-core22.5

34.2Multi-core24.5

36Gaming23.8

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 gaming (+12). 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
Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 24
400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
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
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100F	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2022	2012
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1155
Process	10 nm+55%	22 nm
Base TDP	58 W+25%	77 W
Max turbo power	89 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100F	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

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100F	Intel 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
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100F	Intel Core i7-3770
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR3-1600
Max memory	128 GB+300%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100F	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100F	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,050+86%Top 36%	1,100Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,700+89%Top 60%	3,550Top 88%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,680+71%Top 35%	980Top 88%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,700+112%Top 66%	4,100Top 89%
PassMark	14,100+101%Top 65%	7,000Top 88%

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