Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X is 2318 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 7% better in Death Stranding than Core i3-2120 - 229 vs 214 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Death Stranding
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Resolution
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
30.660954712362305%
Multi-Core
1035
19.61341671404207%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |