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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $122
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MSRP in USD: $122
Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100F 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 i3-9100F is 2984 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i3-9100F - €61.99 vs €129.88
- Up to 42% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i3-9100F - €0.37 vs €0.64 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Performs up to 21% better in Dota 2 than Core i3-2120 - 203 vs 168 FPS
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
168
82%
Value, €/FPS
€0.37/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120
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In Stock
Updated 116 minutes ago
Core i3-9100F
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
203
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
57%
Price, €
€129.88
47%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i3-9100F Processore 4x3.6 (Boost 4.2) GHz 6MB-L3 Cache Socket 1151
Buy for €129.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 117 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i3-9100F
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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