The Core i3-14100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G2120 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $89.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-14100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G2120
- Up to 69% cheaper – $39.46 vs $128.47
Core i3-14100 vs Pentium G2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-14100
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, $
$128.47
30%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
38%
Pentium G2120
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
168
81%
Min 1% FPS
113
82%
Price, $
$39.46
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/FPS
100%
Core i3-14100 vs Pentium G2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-14100 vs Pentium G2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-14100 vs Pentium G2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-14100
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Pentium G2120
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-14100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $134.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
