The Core i7-12700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G2120, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $154.84 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G2120
- Up to 81% cheaper – $35.54 vs $190.38
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 56% less energy – 55 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Pentium G2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€190.38
18%
Value, €/FPS
€0.9/FPS
23%
Pentium G2120
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
168
80%
Min 1% FPS
113
81%
Price, €
€35.54
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.21/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700K vs Pentium G2120 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 i7-12700K vs Pentium G2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Pentium G2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Pentium G2120
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
3 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 2 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
