The Core i9-9900K 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 $149.29 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 45% cheaper – $179.53 vs $328.82
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i9-9900K vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, €
€328.82
54%
Value, €/FPS
€1.55/FPS
61%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
188
89%
Min 1% FPS
133
91%
Price, €
€179.53
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.95/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900K 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 i9-9900K vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900K vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $4.88 | MSRP | $1.38 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake-R | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
