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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K is 2223 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 10% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-2120T - 170 vs 154 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - $43.86 vs $152.09
- Up to 68% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-8700K - $0.32 vs $0.99 per FPS
- Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 35 vs 95 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
154
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Price, €
€48.69
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i7-8700K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700K | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
|---|---|---|
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 95 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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