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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS 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 i9-12900KS is 4062 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 87% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €61.99 vs €475.54
- Up to 81% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-12900KS - €0.57 vs €2.97 per FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 65 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 48% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-2120 - 160 vs 108 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 24 vs 4 threads
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
108
67%
Value, €/FPS
€0.57/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120
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In Stock
Updated 88 minutes ago
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
FPS
160
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.97/FPS
19%
Price, €
€475.54
13%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KS processor 30 MB Smart Cache Box
Buy for €475.54 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 88 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 150 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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