The Core i3-2120 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-10700K, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's €372.95 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 86% cheaper – €61.99 vs €434.94
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-10700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-10700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
89%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.36/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€434.94
14%
Value, €/FPS
€2.26/FPS
16%
Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-10700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-10700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-10700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
45%
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2120 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $138.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Comet Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
