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Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i7-8700K

WINNER
Intel Core i3-12100F
41.8Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i7-8700K
36.2Inno Score
58.4Single-core36.8
34Multi-core34.4
36Gamingspec-based38.5
11 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.8 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+22). Intel Core i7-8700K 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: 58 vs 37
  • 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1.5 MB
  • 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
  • 39% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 95 W
  • Lower launch price: $97 vs $359

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K

  • 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
  • 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
  • 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
  • 12% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
  • Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-8700K
Announced20222017
SocketLGA1700LGA1151-v2
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP58 W+39%95 W
Max turbo power89 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-8700K
Cores46+50%
Performance cores46+50%
Efficiency cores00
Threads812+50%
Base clock3.3 GHz3.7 GHz+12%
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.7 GHz+9%
L2 cache5 MB+233%1.5 MB
L3 cache12 MB12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-8700K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock—1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-8700K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Max memory128 GB+100%64 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-8700K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-8700K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-8700K
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680+32%Bottom 50%1,270Bottom 27%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700Bottom 24%9,200+6%Bottom 27%
PassMark13,954+3%Bottom 27%13,555Bottom 26%
PassMark (single thread)3,432+27%Top 47%2,713Bottom 31%
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