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In short — Core i3-2120 outperforms the cheaper FX-8120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-2120 is 234 days older than the cheaper FX-8120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8120 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-8120
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $39.99 vs $169.99
- Up to 76% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i3-2120 - $0.27 vs $1.14 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 8 vs 4 threads
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Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120
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CHUANGWEI AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 125W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+
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Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FX-8120
Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | AMD FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | FX |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Zambezi |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 15.5x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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