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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $132
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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — FX-6300 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing FX-6300 is 611 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD FX-6300 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-6300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-6300
- Performs up to 1% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i3-2120 - 167 vs 166 FPS
- Up to 49% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $74.04 vs $145.86
- Up to 50% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i3-2120 - $0.44 vs $0.88 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 6 vs 4 threads
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120
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FX-6300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
FPS
167
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.44/FPS
100%
Price, $
$74.04
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD FX-6300 Black Edition 3.5 GHz Six Core 95W OEM with Thermal Paste Bundle
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FX-6300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | AMD FX-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 17.5x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-2120 or FX-6300
Assassin's Creed Valhalla, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
3 FPS
$400/FPS
Radeon R7 240
FX-6300
8 GB, 1 TB HDD
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