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Core i3-2120T vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i3-2120T vs Ryzen 9 5900X: 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

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Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $289 on Amazon

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Updated 180 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 180 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $289 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X is 3350 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Core i3-2120T

  • Up to 83% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - $50.00 vs $289.00
  • Up to 79% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Ryzen 9 5900X - $0.22 vs $1.06 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 67% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 35 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 22% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-2120T - 272 vs 223 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 24 vs 4 threads
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

223

82%

Value, $/FPS

$0.22/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 180 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

272

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.06/FPS

21%

Price, $

$289

17%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $289 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

19%

Multi-Core

816

7%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Core i3-2120T

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Sep 4th, 2011Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i3CollectionRyzen 9
Sandy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
12
4Threads
24
2.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
35 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
26.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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