Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2144 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 34% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - €61.99 vs €94.57
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 12% better in Sea of Thieves than Core i3-2120 - 231 vs 206 FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i3-2120 - 51 vs 65 Watts
Sea of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Mythical
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Mythical
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
40.17642341619887%
Multi-Core
1035
42.41803278688525%
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |