The Core i7-2600K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $45.65 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 20% cheaper – $179.53 vs $225.18
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-2120
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€225.18
79%
Value, €/FPS
€1.17/FPS
81%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
188
98%
Min 1% FPS
133
99%
Price, €
€179.53
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.95/FPS
100%
Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $3.17 | MSRP | $1.38 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
