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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-2120 outperforms the cheaper FX-4300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-4300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-2120 is 611 days older than the cheaper FX-4300.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Performs up to 1% better in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than FX-4300 - 109 vs 108 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD FX-4300 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-4300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-4300
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $48.02 vs $169.99
- Up to 72% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i3-2120 - $0.44 vs $1.56 per FPS
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120
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AMD FX-Series FX-4300 3.8 GHz 4 MB Cache Quad-Core CPU Processor FD4300WMW4MHK Socket AM3+
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FX-4300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | AMD FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | FX |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 19.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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