In Control, the Core i3-2120 is slightly slower than the Core i7-9700F. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $77 cheaper!
Core i3-2120
- Up to 31% cheaper – $170.00 vs $247.30
- Up to 31% cheaper
- Up to 30% better value in Control – $0.69 vs $0.99/FPS
- Up to 30% better value in Control
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i7-9700F
- Up to 1% faster in Control – 249 vs 246 FPS
- Up to 1% faster in Control
- Is 8 years and 2 months newer – Apr 23, 2019 vs Feb 20, 2011
- Is 8 years and 2 months newer
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Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-9700F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
246 FPS
99%
Min 1% FPS
160 FPS
98%
Price, $
$170
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
249 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
163 FPS
100%
Price, $
$247.3
68%
Value, $/FPS
$0.99/FPS
70%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-9700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i7-9700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-2120 Feb 20th, 2011 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-9700F Apr 23rd, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Released | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $333.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1155 | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
