The Core i3-2120 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-11700K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-11700K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
182
82%
Min 1% FPS
126
83%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
222
100%
Min 1% FPS
151
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-11700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-11700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2120 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Rocket Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
