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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 i3-8100
- Performs up to 25% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i3-2120T - 74 vs 59 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 66% cheaper than Core i3-8100 - $50.0 vs $148.0
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i3-8100 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Intel Core i3-8100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i3-8100
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8100 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
|---|---|---|
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 65 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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