The EPYC 7551 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7551
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 64 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 65 vs 180 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
EPYC 7551 vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7551
Jun 29th, 2017
Average FPS
182
97%
Min 1% FPS
129
98%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, $
$170
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.9/FPS
100%
EPYC 7551 vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7551 vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7551 vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7551
Jun 29th, 2017
Cores
32-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
61%
Turbo Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
6%
L3 Cache
3 MB
5%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7551 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 29th, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $138.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Naples | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
32 | Cores | 2 |
64 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
64 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
