Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10850K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-10850K is 3445 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i9-10850K - €99.0 vs €539.9
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10850K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10850K
- Performs up to 78% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-2120 - 132 vs 74 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 20 vs 4 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
28.793103448275865%
Multi-Core
1035
11.37862796833773%
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i9-10850K |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2020 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |