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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F 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 i9-12900F is 3971 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 34% better in Valorant than Core i3-2120 - 921 vs 688 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel® Core™ i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz
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Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
688
74%
Value, €/FPS
€0.09/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900F | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| Not Available | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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