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Core i7-3770K vs Core i3-2120T

Core i7-3770K vs Core i3-2120T: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I73770K

Buy for $175 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I73770K

Buy for $175 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-3770K 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 i7-3770K is 238 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K

  • Performs up to 3% better in F1 22 than Core i3-2120T - 259 vs 251 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 8 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

  • Up to 66% cheaper than Core i7-3770K - $60.0 vs $175.0
  • Up to 65% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i7-3770K - $0.24 vs $0.68 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 55% less energy than Intel Core i7-3770K - 35 vs 77 Watts
This is a free version of F1 22.
F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

259

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.68/FPS

35%

Price, $

$175

34%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I73770K

Buy for $175 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

251

96%

Value, $/FPS

$0.24/FPS

100%

Price, $

$60

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

707

100%

Multi-Core

2469

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

59%

Multi-Core

816

33%

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo

Intel Core i7-3770K

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Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Intel Core i3-2120T

Apr 29th, 2012
Release DateSep 4th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Ivy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
8
Threads4
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.6 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
77 WTDP
35 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
35.0x
Multiplier26.0x
Intel HD 4000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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