Key Differences
In short — Core i3-2120 outperforms the cheaper FX-4300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-2120 is 611 days older than the cheaper FX-4300.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Performs up to 1% better in Valorant than FX-4300 - 688 vs 683 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD FX-4300 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-4300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-4300
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $35.11 vs $124.29
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | AMD FX-4300 |
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Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | FX |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 19.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |