Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8121U outperforms Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8121U is 2631 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8121U
- Performs up to 11% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i3-2120 - 168 vs 152 FPS
- Consumes up to 77% less energy than Intel Core i3-2120 - 15 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-8121U doesn't have integrated graphics
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
152
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.41/FPS
100%
Price, €
€62.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €62.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 424 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • May 5th, 2018
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8121U | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
May 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Cannon Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
15 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |