Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10700 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 i7-10700 is 3357 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700
- Performs up to 5% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i3-2120 - 165 vs 157 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i7-10700 - €61.99 vs €254.88
- Up to 75% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-10700 - €0.39 vs €1.54 per FPS
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
165
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.54/FPS
25%
Price, €
€254.88
24%
FPS Winner
Buy for €254.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 210 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
157
95%
Value, €/FPS
€0.39/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €61.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 209 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-10700 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |