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The Core i3-2120 is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-10100 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $70.01 more expensive!

Advantages of the Core i3-2120

The Core i3-10100 is better in every way

Advantages of the Core i3-10100

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Up to 41% cheaper$99.99 vs $170.00
  • A much better value for money for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads

Core i3-2120 vs Core i3-10100 for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i3-2120 vs Core i3-10100 in My Games

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Very High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Best Looking

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

Very High

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

High

1920x1080

+1

Average FPS

Average FPS

Valorant

Valorant

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i3-2120 vs Core i3-10100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Core i3-2120

Feb 20th, 2011


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

529

37%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1087

25%

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo

Core i3-10100

Apr 30th, 2020


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1447

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

4320

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i3-2120 vs Core i3-10100 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Core i3-2120

Feb 20th, 2011


Cores

2-core

50%

L3 Cache

3 MB

50%


Base Frequency

3.3 GHz

92%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1333 MHz

50%

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo

Core i3-10100

Apr 30th, 2020


Cores

4-core

100%

L3 Cache

6 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.6 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4.3 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Core i3-2120

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo

Core i3-10100

General
Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
$138.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1200
Sandy BridgeCodenameComet Lake
65 WPower Consumption65 W
Performance
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
3.3 GHzBase Frequency
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Frequency4.3 GHz
3 MBL3 Cache
6 MB
Other Features
DDR3 @ 1333 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 2666 MHz
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockableNo

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Core i3-2120 and Core i3-10100 vs Other CPUs

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