The Core i3-2120 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's €260.99 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 72% cheaper – €99.00 vs €359.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 65 vs 180 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€359.99
27%
Value, €/FPS
€1.96/FPS
30%
Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
3 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
45%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2120 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 3rd, 2018 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $649.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Colfax |
65 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
