The Ryzen 5 3600X 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 Ryzen 5 3600X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 3600X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 5 3600X vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 5 3600X
Jul 7th, 2019
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$275
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.43/FPS
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
89%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Ryzen 5 3600X vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen 5 3600X vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 5 3600X vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 5 3600X
Jul 7th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 5 3600X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 7th, 2019 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $249.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Matisse | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
