The Core i9-10900X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $275.72 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 58% cheaper – $199.28 vs $475.00
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-10900X vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$475
41%
Value, $/FPS
$2.5/FPS
47%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, $
$199.28
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.18/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900X vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Very High
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High
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Epic
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Ultra
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900X vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900X vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
3 MB
16%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
