Key Differences
In short — Core i7-980X outperforms Pentium G2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-980X is 902 days older than Pentium G2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G2120 - 12 vs 2 threads
Advantages of Intel Pentium G2120
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
177
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.63/FPS
100%
Price, €
€110.81
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €110.81 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 204 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Pentium G2120 |
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Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Pentium |
Gulftown | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 2 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |