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Core i3-2120T vs Core i3-4130

Core i3-2120T vs Core i3-4130: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130

Buy for $41.13 on Amazon

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Updated 11609 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11608 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130

Buy for $41.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11609 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $127

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

Availability

Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-4130 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-4130 is 728 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i3-4130 - 35 vs 54 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130

Performs up to 17% better in Dirt 5 than Core i3-2120T - 162 vs 138 FPS
Up to 31% cheaper than Core i3-2120T - $41.13 vs $60.0
Up to 42% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i3-2120T - $0.25 vs $0.43 per FPS

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Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

FPS

138

85%

Value, $/FPS

$0.43/FPS

58%

Price, $

$60

68%

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11608 minutes ago

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013

FPS

162

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.25/FPS

100%

Price, $

$41.13

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130

Buy for $41.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11609 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013

106

FPS

120

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

231

FPS

308

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

49

FPS

111

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

212

FPS

220

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

681

FPS

733

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Single-Core

423

42%

Multi-Core

816

41%

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013

Single-Core

995

100%

Multi-Core

1960

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T	vs	Intel Core i3-4130
Sep 4th, 2011	Release Date	Sep 1st, 2013
Core i3	Collection	Core i3
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Haswell
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1150
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	4
2.6 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.4 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
35 W	TDP	54 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
26.0x	Multiplier	34.0x
Intel HD 2000	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 4400
No	Overclockable	No

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