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In short — Core i9-7940X outperforms Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-7940X is 2385 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 65 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Performs up to 6% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-2120 - 200 vs 188 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 28 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
188
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 28 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 165 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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