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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 2731 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- Performs up to 16% better in Dota 2 than Core i3-2120 - 195 vs 168 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 64 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 84% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - $169.99 vs $1059.22
- Consumes up to 74% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - 65 vs 250 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
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1920 x 1080
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Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Desktop • Aug 13th, 2018
FPS
195
100%
Value, $/FPS
Price, $
$1059.22
16%
FPS Winner
AMD YD299XAZAFWOF Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Processor
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Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Desktop • Aug 13th, 2018
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
42.45762711864407%
Multi-Core
1035
14.333194848358954%
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
Aug 13th, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Ryzen Threadripper | Collection | Core i3 |
| Colfax | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
32 | Cores | 2 |
64 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 250 W | TDP | 65 W |
12 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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