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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 3600X outperforms Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600X is 3059 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Performs up to 8% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i3-2120 - 161 vs 149 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 12 vs 4 threads
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Ryzen 5 3600X
Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019
FPS
161
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.36/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$380
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Ryzen 5 3600X
Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Matisse |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-2120 or Ryzen 5 3600X
Red Dead Redemption 2, 1920 x 1080, Highest
31 FPS
CA$22.76/FPS
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Ryzen 5 3600X
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