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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X is 2122 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 63% better in F1 23 than Core i3-2120T - 237 vs 145 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 74% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $60.0 vs $234.99
- Up to 59% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i7-7740X - $0.41 vs $0.99 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 35 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
237
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.99/FPS
41%
Price, $
$234.99
25%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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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
Ultra High
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 112 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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