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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-14900KF is 4622 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-14900KF - $99.99 vs $436.0
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-14900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900KF
- Performs up to 24% better in Valheim than Core i3-2120 - 235 vs 190 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 32 vs 4 threads
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120
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Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) - Unlocked
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i9-14900KF
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
16.119691119691122%
Multi-Core
1035
4.918733960650128%
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 24 |
| 4 | Threads | 32 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 6.0 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-2120 or Core i9-14900KF
Valheim, 1920 x 1080, Highest
150 FPS
$14/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-14900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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166 FPS
$12.53/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i9-14900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,079.99
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201 FPS
$13.43/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-14900KF
64 GB, N/A Storage
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166 FPS
$10.72/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i9-14900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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235 FPS
$16.6/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-14900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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201 FPS
$14.43/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-14900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,899.99
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201 FPS
$11.69/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-14900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$2,349.99
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201 FPS
$15.42/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-14900KF
64 GB, 1 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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201 FPS
$14.43/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-14900KF
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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201 FPS
$12.94/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i9-14900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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