In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i3-2120 is same performance as the Core i7-930. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $137 cheaper!
Core i3-2120
- Is 11 months and 22 days newer – Feb 20, 2011 vs Feb 28, 2010
- Is 11 months and 22 days newer
- Up to 45% cheaper – $170.00 vs $307.29
- Up to 45% cheaper
- Up to 45% better value in The Callisto Protocol – $1.63 vs $2.95/FPS
- Up to 45% better value in The Callisto Protocol
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Consumes up to 50% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i7-930
No clear advantages
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-930: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
104 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
72 FPS
100%
Price, $
$170
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.63/FPS
100%
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Average FPS
104 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
72 FPS
100%
Price, $
$307.29
55%
Value, $/FPS
$2.95/FPS
55%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-930 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-930 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
3.066 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-2120 Feb 20th, 2011 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-930 Feb 28th, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 20th, 2011 | Released | Feb 28th, 2010 |
| $138.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1155 | Socket | LGA1366 |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
