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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 3 3300X outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 3 3300X is 3351 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 3300X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- Performs up to 5% better in Metro Exodus than Core i3-2120 - 146 vs 139 FPS
- Up to 12% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $150.0 vs $169.99
- Up to 16% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i3-2120 - $1.03 vs $1.22 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 8 vs 4 threads
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120
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Ryzen 3 3300X
Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020
FPS
146
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.03/FPS
100%
Price, $
$150
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Ryzen 3 3300X
Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Matisse |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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