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Core i7-6800K vs Core i3-2120

Core i7-6800K vs Core i3-2120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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MSRP in USD: $434

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-6800K 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 i7-6800K is 1927 days newer than Core i3-2120.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

  • Performs up to 36% better in F1 23 than Core i3-2120 - 206 vs 151 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120

  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of F1 23.
F1 23

F1 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

206

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

151

73%

Value, €/FPS

€0.41/FPS

100%

Price, €

€61.99

100%

Value Winner

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

100%

Multi-Core

5661

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

501

40%

Multi-Core

1035

18%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo

Intel Core i7-6800K

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Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Intel Core i3-2120

May 31st, 2016
Release DateFeb 20th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Broadwell-ECodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores2
12
Threads4
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
34.0x
Multiplier33.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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