Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6900K 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 i7-6900K is 1927 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 13% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i3-2120 - 138 vs 122 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 3
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
40.01597444089457%
Multi-Core
1035
14.540601292497893%
Intel Core i7-6900K | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |