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Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen 7 3700X

Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen 7 3700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Intel Sockel 1155 Core i3 Processor i3-2120 Box Prozessor (3300MHz, L2/L3-Cache)

Buy for 62.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15380 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Prozessor, 4GHz AM4 36MB Cache Wraith Prism

Buy for 255.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15381 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Intel Sockel 1155 Core i3 Processor i3-2120 Box Prozessor (3300MHz, L2/L3-Cache)

Buy for 62.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15380 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Prozessor, 4GHz AM4 36MB Cache Wraith Prism

Buy for 255.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15381 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 3700X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 3700X is 3059 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120

  • Up to 75% cheaper than Ryzen 7 3700X - €62.99 vs €255.58
  • Up to 44% better value when playing Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than Ryzen 7 3700X - €1.26 vs €2.24 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 3700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Performs up to 128% better in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than Core i3-2120 - 114 vs 50 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 16 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

50

43%

Value, €/FPS

€1.26/FPS

100%

Price, €

€62.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Sockel 1155 Core i3 Processor i3-2120 Box Prozessor (3300MHz, L2/L3-Cache)

Buy for 62.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15380 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

114

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.24/FPS

56%

Price, €

€255.58

24%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Prozessor, 4GHz AM4 36MB Cache Wraith Prism

Buy for 255.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15381 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

501

30%

Multi-Core

1035

12%

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1654

100%

Multi-Core

8102

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Intel Core i3-2120

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i3CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy BridgeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i3-2120 or Ryzen 7 3700X

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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