Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 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 i3-3240 is 561 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 1% better in New World than Core i3-2120 - 99 vs 98 FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-2120 - 55 vs 65 Watts
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
98
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.63/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €61.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14141 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |