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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X is 2318 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €61.99 vs €156.88
- Up to 37% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-7740X - €0.91 vs €1.44 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 60% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i3-2120 - 109 vs 68 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 8 vs 4 threads
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
68
62%
Value, €/FPS
€0.91/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120
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Updated 208 minutes ago
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
109
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.44/FPS
63%
Price, €
€156.88
39%
FPS Winner
Intel - Processore core i7-7740x (kaby lake-x) quad-core 4.3 ghz socket lga 2066 boxato moltiplicatore sbloccato (dissipatore escluso)
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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