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Core i7-6850K vs Core i3-2120T

Core i7-6850K vs Core i3-2120T: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for $115 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13786 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13785 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for $115 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13786 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 13785 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-6850K 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 i7-6850K is 1731 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K

  • Performs up to 9% better in Elden Ring than Core i3-2120T - 120 vs 110 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

  • Up to 48% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - $60.0 vs $115.0
  • Up to 43% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-6850K - $0.55 vs $0.96 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 75% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 35 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Elden Ring.
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

120

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.96/FPS

57%

Price, $

$115

52%

FPS Winner

Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for $115 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13786 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

110

91%

Value, $/FPS

$0.55/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 13785 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1268

100%

Multi-Core

5821

100%

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

33%

Multi-Core

816

14%

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo

Intel Core i7-6850K

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Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Intel Core i3-2120T

May 31st, 2016
Release DateSep 4th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Broadwell ECodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores2
12
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.6 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
140 WTDP
35 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
36.0x
Multiplier26.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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