Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 Core i9-12900KF is 3714 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $60.0 vs $272.99
- Up to 70% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Core i9-12900KF - $0.49 vs $1.64 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 36% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-2120T - 166 vs 122 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 24 vs 4 threads
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $60 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4508 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
166
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.64/FPS
29%
Price, $
$272.99
21%
FPS Winner
Buy for $272.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4509 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120T | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
---|---|---|
Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |