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Core i7-10700KF vs Core i3-2120

Core i7-10700KF vs Core i3-2120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700KF (Basistakt: 3,80GHz; Sockel: LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box

Buy for 249.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for 62.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 202 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700KF (Basistakt: 3,80GHz; Sockel: LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box

Buy for 249.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

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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 202 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700KF 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 i7-10700KF is 3357 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF

  • Performs up to 13% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i3-2120 - 213 vs 189 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120

  • Up to 75% cheaper than Core i7-10700KF - €62.99 vs €249.9
  • Up to 72% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-10700KF - €0.33 vs €1.17 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Escape From Tarkov.
Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

213

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.17/FPS

28%

Price, €

€249.9

25%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700KF (Basistakt: 3,80GHz; Sockel: LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box

Buy for 249.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

189

88%

Value, €/FPS

€0.33/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 202 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1700

100%

Multi-Core

8083

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

501

29%

Multi-Core

1035

12%

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Intel Core i7-10700KF

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Intel Core i3-2120

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateFeb 20th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Comet LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores2
16
Threads4
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
5.1 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
38.0x
Multiplier33.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-10700KF or Core i3-2120

Escape From Tarkov, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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