Key Differences
In short — Core i3-10300 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 i3-10300 is 3357 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10300
- Performs up to 7% better in Fortnite than Core i3-2120 - 228 vs 213 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i3-10300 - €61.99 vs €139.45
- Up to 52% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i3-10300 - €0.29 vs €0.61 per FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
228
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.61/FPS
47%
Price, €
€139.45
44%
FPS Winner
Buy for €139.45 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 82 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
213
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.29/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €61.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 82 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-10300 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |