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Core i3-2120T vs Pentium G2130

Core i3-2120T vs Pentium G2130: 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

In Stock

Updated 6504 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Pentium G2130

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6504 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 6504 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Pentium G2130

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6504 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 Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Pentium G2130 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Pentium G2130 is 505 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Pentium G2130 - 35 vs 55 Watts
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G2130 - 4 vs 2 threads

Advantages of Intel Pentium G2130

Performs up to 2% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i3-2120T - 153 vs 150 FPS
Up to 27% cheaper than Core i3-2120T - $43.64 vs $60.0
Up to 28% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i3-2120T - $0.29 vs $0.4 per FPS

This is a free version of Total War: WARHAMMER III.

Total War: WARHAMMER III

Total War: WARHAMMER III

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

FPS

150

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.4/FPS

72%

Price, $

$60

72%

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6504 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

FPS

153

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.29/FPS

100%

Price, $

$43.64

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6504 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

106

FPS

108

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

231

FPS

247

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

49

FPS

61

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

212

FPS

214

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

681

FPS

691

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Single-Core

423

78%

Multi-Core

816

88%

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

Single-Core

539

100%

Multi-Core

926

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T	vs	Intel Pentium G2130
Sep 4th, 2011	Release Date	Jan 21st, 2013
Core i3	Collection	Pentium
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Ivy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	2
2.6 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.2 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
35 W	TDP	55 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
26.0x	Multiplier	32.0x
Intel HD 2000	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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