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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3820 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 i7-3820 is 162 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Performs up to 2% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-2120T - 323 vs 317 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 67% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - $50.0 vs $151.0
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
CM8061901049606 Core i7 i7-3820 3.60 GHz Processor - Socket LGA-2011
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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
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Single-Core
423
68.55753646677472%
Multi-Core
816
35.49369290996085%
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
|---|---|---|
Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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