The Core i7-9700 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $11.85 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 6% cheaper – $177.83 vs $189.68
Core i7-9700 vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€189.68
93%
Value, €/FPS
€1/FPS
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
89%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, €
€177.83
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
95%
Core i7-9700 vs Core i3-2120 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 i7-9700 vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700 vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $333.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
