Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 3971 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 20% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-2120 - 271 vs 225 FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i3-2120 - 60 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 8 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
23.313168915774778%
Multi-Core
1035
15.050167224080269%
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
60 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |