The Core i7-4820K is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $2.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4820K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 1% cheaper – $197.39 vs $199.88
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-4820K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-4820K vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, $
$199.88
98%
Value, $/FPS
$1.16/FPS
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
98%
Min 1% FPS
113
98%
Price, $
$197.39
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.17/FPS
99%
Core i7-4820K vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4820K vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4820K vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4820K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
10 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
