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The Core i9-9980HK 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 i9-9980HK

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Consumes up to 31% less energy45 vs 65 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of the Core i3-2120

The Core i9-9980HK is better in every way

Core i9-9980HK vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Intel Core i9-9980HK Logo

Core i9-9980HK

Apr 23rd, 2019


Average FPS

207

100%

Min 1% FPS

143

100%

Price, CA$

Out of Stock

Value, CA$/FPS

Not Available


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Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Core i3-2120

Feb 20th, 2011


Average FPS

188

91%

Min 1% FPS

133

93%

Price, CA$

Out of Stock

Value, CA$/FPS

Not Available


All items are out of stock.

Core i9-9980HK vs Core i3-2120 in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i9-9980HK vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9980HK Logo

Core i9-9980HK

Apr 23rd, 2019


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1453

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

6707

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Core i3-2120

Feb 20th, 2011


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

530

36%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1088

16%

Performance Specifications

The Core i9-9980HK vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i9-9980HK Logo

Core i9-9980HK

Apr 23rd, 2019


Cores

8-core

100%

L3 Cache

16 MB

100%


Base Frequency

2.4 GHz

73%

Turbo Frequency

5 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Core i3-2120

Feb 20th, 2011


Cores

2-core

25%

L3 Cache

3 MB

19%


Base Frequency

3.3 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1333 MHz

50%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i9-9980HK Logo

Core i9-9980HK

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Core i3-2120

General
Apr 23rd, 2019
Release DateFeb 20th, 2011
Not AvailableMSRP$1.38
Laptop
Segment
Desktop
Intel BGA 1440SocketIntel Socket 1155
Coffee Lake-HRCodenameSandy Bridge
45 W
Power Consumption65 W
Performance
8
Cores2
16
Threads4
2.4 GHzBase Frequency
3.3 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo FrequencyNon-Turbo
16 MB
L3 Cache3 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2666 MHzRAMDDR3 @ 1333 MHz
UHD 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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