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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3225 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. However, both CPUs are the same in terms of value. The better performing Core i3-3225 is 561 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3225
- Performs up to 3% better in FIFA 23 than Core i3-2120 - 100 vs 97 FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-2120 - 55 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 4% cheaper than Core i3-3225 - £9.41 vs £9.84
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
BQTEC Intel Core i3-3225 3.30 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 55 W CPU Processor LGA 1155
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BQTEC Intel Core i3-2120 3.30 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 65 W CPU Processor LGA 1155
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3225
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3225 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
55 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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