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Core i7-12700K vs Core i3-2120T

Core i7-12700K vs Core i3-2120T: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $409

Availability

MSRP in USD: $127

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K is 3714 days newer than Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 21% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-2120T - 186 vs 154 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 20 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

  • Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 35 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

186

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€251.82

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

154

82.79569892473118%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

16.71276175424733%

Multi-Core

816

5.958814079158755%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

vs
Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Intel Core i3-2120T

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 4th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Alder LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores2
20
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.6 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
35 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
36.0x
Multiplier26.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i3-2120T

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+

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