The Core i3-2120 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 65 vs 180 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
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Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, CA$
CA$535
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.92/FPS
100%
Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
3 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
45%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2120 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 3rd, 2018 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $649.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Colfax |
65 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
