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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3714 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Core i3-2120T
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $50.00 vs $283.49
- Up to 74% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i9-12900K - $0.56 vs $2.18 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 44% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i3-2120T - 130 vs 90 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 24 vs 4 threads
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T
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Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
130
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.18/FPS
26%
Price, $
$283.49
17%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Game Graphics
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Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2120T | vs | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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