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Core i3-2130 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i3-2130 vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-2130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for 122.4 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 248.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Core i3-2130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for 122.4 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 248.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2130 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2130 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 3350 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2130.

Advantages of Core i3-2130

  • Up to 51% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - $122.40 vs $248.54
  • Up to 41% better value when playing Hogwarts Legacy than Ryzen 9 5900X - $1.57 vs $2.67 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 65 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 19% better in Hogwarts Legacy than Core i3-2130 - 93 vs 78 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2130 - 24 vs 4 threads
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Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Core i3-2130

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

78

84%

Value, €/FPS

€1.57/FPS

100%

Price, €

€122.4

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for 122.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

93

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.67/FPS

59%

Price, €

€248.54

49%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for 248.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Core i3-2130

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Core i3-2130

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

513

24%

Multi-Core

1045

9%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo

Core i3-2130

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Sep 4th, 2011
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i3Ryzen 9
Sandy BridgeVermeer
Intel Socket 1155AMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Desktop
2
12
4
24
3.4 GHz
3.7 GHz
Non-Turbo4.8 GHz
65 W
105 W
32 nm
7 nm
34.0x
37.0x
Intel HD 2000
None
No
Yes

PCs Using Core i3-2130 or Ryzen 9 5900X

With selected game settings

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