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Core i3-2120T vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Core i3-2120T vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D: 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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Updated 46 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

4.2 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $744.99 on Amazon

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Updated 57 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 46 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

4.2 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $744.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 7950X3D is 4140 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Core i3-2120T

  • Up to 93% cheaper than Ryzen 9 7950X3D - $50.00 vs $744.99
  • Up to 76% better value when playing Diablo IV than Ryzen 9 7950X3D - $0.55 vs $2.31 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 71% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D - 35 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 9 7950X3D

  • Performs up to 255% better in Diablo IV than Core i3-2120T - 323 vs 91 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 32 vs 4 threads
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Diablo IV

Diablo IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

91

28%

Value, $/FPS

$0.55/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 46 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

323

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.31/FPS

24%

Price, $

$744.99

6%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $744.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

14%

Multi-Core

816

4%

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2918

100%

Multi-Core

19633

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Core i3-2120T

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Sep 4th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i3CollectionRyzen 9
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
16
4Threads
32
2.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.7 GHz
35 W
TDP120 W
32 nmProcess Size
5 nm
26.0xMultiplier
42.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
NoOverclockable
Yes

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