The Core i3-2120 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the FX-8320, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $85.92 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the FX-8320
- Up to 48% cheaper – $91.91 vs $177.83
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2120 vs FX-8320 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, €
€177.83
51%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
52%
Core i3-2120 vs FX-8320 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs FX-8320 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs FX-8320 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2120 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8320 |
---|---|---|
General | ||
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $169.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
Performance | ||
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
3 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
No | Overclockable | Yes |