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Core i9-10900KF vs Core i3-2120T

Core i9-10900KF vs Core i3-2120T: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

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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

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $249 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74934 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

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In Stock

Updated 74933 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-10900KF 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 i9-10900KF is 3161 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900KF

  • Performs up to 15% better in Saints Row than Core i3-2120T - 167 vs 145 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 20 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

  • Up to 80% cheaper than Core i9-10900KF - $50.0 vs $249.0
  • Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Saints Row.
Saints Row

Saints Row

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

167

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$249

20%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $249 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74934 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

145

86.82634730538922%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$50

100%

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

Buy for $50 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74933 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1763

100%

Multi-Core

9154

100%

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

23.993193420306298%

Multi-Core

816

8.914135896875683%

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-10900KF

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Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Intel Core i3-2120T

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateSep 4th, 2011
Core i9CollectionCore i3
Comet LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores2
20
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.6 GHz
5.3 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
35 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
37.0x
Multiplier26.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-10900KF or Core i3-2120T

Saints Row, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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