The Core i9-14900 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $324.97 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-14900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 64% cheaper – $179.53 vs $504.50
Core i9-14900 vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
239
100%
Min 1% FPS
164
100%
Price, €
€504.5
35%
Value, €/FPS
€2.11/FPS
45%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
188
79%
Min 1% FPS
133
81%
Price, €
€179.53
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.95/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900 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 i9-14900 vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900 vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
61%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
8%
L3 Cache
3 MB
8%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
24%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $5.49 | MSRP | $1.38 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 5.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
