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Core i3-2120T vs Phenom X4 9650

Core i3-2120T vs Phenom X4 9650: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $50 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

vs

AMD Phenom X4 9650

2.3 GHz | 4-core

AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo
AMD Phenom X4 9650 2.30GHz 533MHz Desktop OEM CPU HD9650WCJ4BGH

Buy for $19.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $50 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

vs

AMD Phenom X4 9650

2.3 GHz | 4-core

AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo
AMD Phenom X4 9650 2.30GHz 533MHz Desktop OEM CPU HD9650WCJ4BGH

Buy for $19.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-2120T outperforms the cheaper Phenom X4 9650 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-2120T is 1256 days newer than the cheaper Phenom X4 9650.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

  • Performs up to 2% better in Battlefield IV than Phenom X4 9650 - 369 vs 361 FPS
  • Consumes up to 63% less energy than AMD Phenom X4 9650 - 35 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of AMD Phenom X4 9650

  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i3-2120T - $19.95 vs $50.0
This is a free version of Battlefield IV.
Battlefield IV

Battlefield IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

369

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$50

39%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $50 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo
Phenom X4 9650

Desktop • Mar 27th, 2008


FPS

361

97.8319783197832%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$19.95

100%

AMD Phenom X4 9650 2.30GHz 533MHz Desktop OEM CPU HD9650WCJ4BGH

Buy for $19.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo
Phenom X4 9650

Desktop • Mar 27th, 2008

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

100%

Multi-Core

816

100%

AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo
Phenom X4 9650

Desktop • Mar 27th, 2008


Single-Core

238

56.26477541371159%

Multi-Core

765

93.75%

Intel Core i3-2120T

vs

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Sep 4th, 2011
Release DateMar 27th, 2008
Core i3CollectionPhenom X4
Sandy BridgeCodenameAgena
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM2+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads4
2.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.3 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
35 W
TDP95 W
32 nm
Process Size65 nm
26.0x
Multiplier11.5x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
NoOverclockableNo

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