Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900F 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 i9-10900F is 3357 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-10900F - €61.99 vs €272.66
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900F
- Performs up to 20% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-2120 - 147 vs 123 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 20 vs 4 threads
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
29.892601431980907%
Multi-Core
1035
12.283408497507715%
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i9-10900F |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |