In Dead Space, the Core i3-2120 is slightly faster than the Core i7-970. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i3-2120
- Up to 1% faster in Dead Space – 175 vs 174 FPS
- Up to 1% faster in Dead Space
- Is 7 months and 2 days newer – Feb 20, 2011 vs Jul 19, 2010
- Is 7 months and 2 days newer
- 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 i7-970
No clear advantages
Dead Space FPS Calculator
Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-970: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
175 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
89 FPS
100%
Price, $
$170
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.97/FPS
100%
All items are out of stock
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-970 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-970 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i7-970
Jul 19th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.466 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-2120 Feb 20th, 2011 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-970 Jul 19th, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 20th, 2011 | Released | Jul 19th, 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 |
