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Core i3-2120T vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i3-2120T vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for 45.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for 45.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 3350 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Core i3-2120T

  • Up to 83% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - $40.59 vs $235.37
  • Up to 73% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Ryzen 9 5900X - $0.76 vs $2.84 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 67% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 35 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 56% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i3-2120T - 92 vs 59 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 24 vs 4 threads
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Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

59

64%

Value, €/FPS

€0.76/FPS

100%

Price, €

€45.05

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for 45.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

92

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.84/FPS

27%

Price, €

€261.26

17%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

19%

Multi-Core

816

7%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Core i3-2120T

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Sep 4th, 2011Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i3CollectionRyzen 9
Sandy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
12
4Threads
24
2.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
35 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
26.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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