The Core i7-3770S is a much 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 i7-3770S
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
The Core i7-3770S is better in every way
Core i7-3770S vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3770S vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3770S vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3770S vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3770S | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
