Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10700 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 Core i7-10700 is 3357 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i7-10700 - €62.99 vs €257.33
- Up to 72% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-10700 - €0.2 vs €0.72 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700
- Performs up to 12% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-2120 - 356 vs 319 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 16 vs 4 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
319
89%
Value, €/FPS
€0.2/FPS
100%
Price, €
€62.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €62.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 73 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
356
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.72/FPS
27%
Price, €
€257.33
24%
FPS Winner
Buy for €257.33 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 74 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i7-10700 |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |