Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X is 2318 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 7% better in Valheim than Core i3-2120 - 204 vs 190 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €61.99 vs €156.88
- Up to 57% better value when playing Valheim than Core i7-7740X - €0.33 vs €0.77 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
204
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.77/FPS
42%
Price, €
€156.88
39%
FPS Winner
Buy for €156.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 71 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
190
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €61.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 70 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |