Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 3775 days newer than Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 68% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i3-2120T - 99 vs 59 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 24 vs 4 threads
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120T | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 35 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
