The Core i9-7980XE is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $450.20 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 71% cheaper – $179.53 vs $629.73
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€629.73
28%
Value, €/FPS
€3.36/FPS
32%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
90%
Min 1% FPS
113
91%
Price, €
€179.53
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.06/FPS
100%
Core i9-7980XE 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 i9-7980XE vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
11%
L3 Cache
3 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 2 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
