Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2122 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 15% better in Battlefield IV than Core i3-2120T - 425 vs 369 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $43.86 vs $147.1
- Up to 66% better value when playing Battlefield IV than Core i7-7740X - $0.13 vs $0.38 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 35 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
425
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.38/FPS
34%
Price, €
€163.28
29%
FPS Winner
Buy for €163.28 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 129 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
369
86%
Value, €/FPS
€0.13/FPS
100%
Price, €
€48.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €48.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 128 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |