Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 3866 days newer than Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 160% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-2120T - 182 vs 70 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Consumes up to 77% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 35 vs 150 Watts
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Single-Core
423
15.713224368499256%
Multi-Core
816
5.0298958269124086%
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
|---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 150 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
