Key Differences
In short — Core i7-880 outperforms Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-880 is 266 days older than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-880
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-880 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-880 doesn't have integrated graphics
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
FPS
145
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.06/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$153.98
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 5659 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
96.34615384615385%
Multi-Core
1035
62.613430127041745%
Intel Core i7-880 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |