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Core i3-9100F vs Core i3-2120

Core i3-9100F vs Core i3-2120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 63.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 211 minutes ago

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Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for 135.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 210 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 63.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 211 minutes ago

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Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for 135.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 210 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-9100F outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-9100F is 2984 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.

Advantages of Core i3-9100F

  • Performs up to 26% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i3-2120 - 140 vs 111 FPS
  • Up to 53% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $63.06 vs $135.13
  • Up to 63% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i3-2120 - $0.45 vs $1.22 per FPS

Advantages of Core i3-2120

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
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HITMAN 2

HITMAN 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

140

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.45/FPS

100%

Price, €

€63.06

214%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 63.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 211 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

111

79%

Value, €/FPS

€1.22/FPS

37%

Price, €

€135.13

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for 135.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 210 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1399

100%

Multi-Core

3745

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

497

36%

Multi-Core

1024

27%

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo

Core i3-9100F

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Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Core i3-2120

Apr 23rd, 2019
Release DateFeb 20th, 2011
Core i3CollectionCore i3
Coffee LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
4Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
65 WTDP65 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
36.0x
Multiplier33.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
NoOverclockableNo

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