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Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i3-2120 vs Ryzen 7 2700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for $169.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 112 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

3.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler - YD270XBGAFBOX

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 113 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for $169.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 112 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

3.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler - YD270XBGAFBOX

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 113 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 2700X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 2700X is 2615 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120

  • Up to 19% cheaper than Ryzen 7 2700X - $169.99 vs $210.0
  • Up to 16% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Ryzen 7 2700X - $1.47 vs $1.74 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 2700X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 2700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

  • Performs up to 4% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-2120 - 121 vs 116 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 16 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of ARK: Survival Evolved.
ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

116

95%

Value, $/FPS

$1.47/FPS

100%

Price, $

$169.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for $169.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 112 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
Ryzen 7 2700X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

121

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.74/FPS

84%

Price, $

$210

80%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler - YD270XBGAFBOX

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 113 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
Ryzen 7 2700X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

501

40%

Multi-Core

1035

16%

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
Ryzen 7 2700X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1245

100%

Multi-Core

6113

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Intel Core i3-2120

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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Apr 19th, 2018
Core i3CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy BridgeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
12 nm
33.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i3-2120 or Ryzen 7 2700X

ARK: Survival Evolved, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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