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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3004 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 95% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $60.0 vs $1300.0
- Up to 95% better value when playing Minecraft than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $0.1 vs $1.86 per FPS
- Consumes up to 88% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 35 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Performs up to 17% better in Minecraft than Core i3-2120T - 700 vs 597 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 48 vs 4 threads
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T
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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
700
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.86/FPS
5%
Price, $
$1300
4%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120T | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 24 |
| 4 | Threads | 48 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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