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Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for $149.99 on Amazon

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Updated 229 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 229 minutes ago

Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for $149.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 229 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 229 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 4336 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.

Advantages of Core i3-2120

  • Up to 69% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $149.99 vs $479.00
  • Up to 65% better value when playing Dead Space than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $1.03 vs $2.92 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 65 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 13% better in Dead Space than Core i3-2120 - 164 vs 145 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 16 vs 4 threads
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Dead Space

Dead Space

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

145

88%

Value, $/FPS

$1.03/FPS

100%

Price, $

$149.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for $149.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 229 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

164

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.92/FPS

35%

Price, $

$479

31%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 229 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

501

18%

Multi-Core

1035

7%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Core i3-2120

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i3CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
65 W
TDP120 W
32 nmProcess Size
5 nm
33.0xMultiplier
42.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
NoOverclockableNo

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