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Core i3-2120T vs Ryzen 7 3700X

Core i3-2120T vs Ryzen 7 3700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $50 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 170 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 171 minutes ago

Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $50 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 170 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 171 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 3700X 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 Ryzen 7 3700X is 2863 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Core i3-2120T

  • Up to 61% cheaper than Ryzen 7 3700X - $50.00 vs $129.29
  • Up to 54% better value when playing Borderlands 3 than Ryzen 7 3700X - $0.26 vs $0.57 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 3700X - 35 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 3700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Performs up to 18% better in Borderlands 3 than Core i3-2120T - 228 vs 194 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 16 vs 4 threads
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Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Badass

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

194

85%

Value, $/FPS

$0.26/FPS

100%

Price, $

$50

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $50 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 170 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

228

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.57/FPS

46%

Price, $

$129.29

38%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 171 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Badass

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

26%

Multi-Core

816

10%

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1654

100%

Multi-Core

8102

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Core i3-2120T

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo

Ryzen 7 3700X

Sep 4th, 2011Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i3CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy BridgeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
16
2.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
35 W
TDP65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
26.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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