HowManyFPS Desktop App v1.25.3Track Bottlenecks and Boost Your FPSOpen HowManyFPS.com on your PC to benchmark

CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-1315U vs Core i7-12700

The Core i3-1315U is slower than the Core i7-12700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

bar_chartBenchmarks groupCommunity calculateFPS Calculator compressBottleneck Calculator

CPU

View All CPUs

Is 1 year newer
Up to 13% cheaper – $309 vs $449.99

CPU

$449.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 22% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 8% better value for money
Up to 13% more expensive – $449.99 vs $309

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

View Compare All GPUs

Select GPU

Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-1315U

616FPS

Core i7-12700

682FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-1315U

220FPS

Core i7-12700

256FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-1315U

283FPS

Core i7-12700

345FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-1315U

213FPS

Core i7-12700

219FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-1315U

652FPS

Core i7-12700

717FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-1315U

234FPS

Core i7-12700

248FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-1315U

683FPS

Core i7-12700

751FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-1315U

235FPS

Core i7-12700

242FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-1315U

50%

Core i7-12700

57%

Core i7-12700 ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-1315U

Core i7-12700

Core i7-12700 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-1315U

Core i7-12700

Core i7-12700 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-1315U

10 MB

Core i7-12700

25 MB

Core i7-12700 has 15 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-1315U

1.2 GHz

Core i7-12700

2.1 GHz

Core i7-12700 has a 75% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-1315U

4.5 GHz

Core i7-12700

4.9 GHz

Core i7-12700 boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-1315U

15W

Core i7-12700

65W

Core i3-1315U draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-1315U

Core i7-12700

$449.99

Core i3-1315UCore i7-12700

Intel BGA 1744

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Raptor Lake-U

Codenamehelp

Alder Lake-S

Mobile

Segmenthelp

Desktop

UHD Graphics 64EU

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-1315U or Core i7-12700?expand_more

The Core i7-12700. It's 17% faster than the Core i3-1315U on average across 100+ games, scoring 56/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-12700 than Core i3-1315U?expand_more

17% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-1315U or Core i7-12700?expand_more

The Core i7-12700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-12700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 56/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-1315U and Core i7-12700?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-1315U scores 48/100, Core i7-12700 scores 56/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-1315U or Core i7-12700 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-1315U or Core i7-12700?expand_more

The Core i7-12700 is the stronger pick at 56/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.