Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 3971 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 88% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $31.73 vs $255.18
- Up to 82% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i9-12900F - $0.23 vs $1.29 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 41% better in World of Warcraft than Core i3-2120 - 220 vs 156 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 24 vs 4 threads
World of Warcraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
156
70%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Price, €
€35.22
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €35.22 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 58 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
220
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.29/FPS
17%
Price, €
€283.25
12%
FPS Winner
Buy for €283.25 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 57 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | Not Available |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |