The Core i9-12900T is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
The Core i9-12900T is better in every way
Core i9-12900T vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900T
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
227
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
188
83%
Min 1% FPS
133
85%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900T vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900T vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900T vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900T
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.4 GHz
42%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $4.89 | MSRP | $1.38 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
35 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
