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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8100 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8100 is 2223 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 63% cheaper than Core i3-8100 - $50.0 vs $135.0
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i3-8100 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Performs up to 16% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i3-2120T - 104 vs 90 FPS
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T
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Intel Core i3-8100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i3-8100
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120T | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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