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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9940X 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 i9-9940X is 2798 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X
- Performs up to 3% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-2120 - 258 vs 250 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 85% cheaper than Core i9-9940X - $54.84 vs $365.59
- Up to 85% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-9940X - $0.24 vs $1.57 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 65 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel Core i9-9940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC9)
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Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
250
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.24/FPS
100%
Price, €
€60.87
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120
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TOP 5 Games
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Game Graphics
Highest
Core i9-9940X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9940X | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 165 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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