Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 1731 days newer than Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Consumes up to 75% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 35 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 30% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i3-2120T - 117 vs 90 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 12 vs 4 threads
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120T | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Broadwell E |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
