Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10850K 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 i9-10850K is 3445 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10850K
- Performs up to 4% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-2120 - 261 vs 250 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i9-10850K - €61.99 vs €342.73
- Up to 81% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-10850K - €0.25 vs €1.31 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10850K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020
FPS
261
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.31/FPS
19%
Price, €
€342.73
18%
FPS Winner
Buy for €342.73 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 182 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
250
95%
Value, €/FPS
€0.25/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €61.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 181 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10850K | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Jul 27th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |