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Core i9-12900K vs Pentium G2120

Core i9-12900K vs Pentium G2120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12 minutes ago

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Intel Pentium G2120

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2120 Logo
Intel Pentium G2120 3.1 GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G2120

Buy for $52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12 minutes ago

vs

Intel Pentium G2120

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2120 Logo
Intel Pentium G2120 3.1 GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G2120

Buy for $52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Pentium G2120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Pentium G2120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3349 days newer than the cheaper Pentium G2120.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 4% better in Control than Pentium G2120 - 207 vs 199 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G2120 - 24 vs 2 threads

Advantages of Intel Pentium G2120

  • Up to 84% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $52.0 vs $329.99
  • Up to 84% better value when playing Control than Core i9-12900K - $0.26 vs $1.59 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 55 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Control.
Control

Control

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

207

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.59/FPS

16%

Price, $

$329.99

15%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12 minutes ago

Intel Pentium G2120 Logo
Pentium G2120

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

199

96%

Value, $/FPS

$0.26/FPS

100%

Price, $

$52

100%

Value Winner

Intel Pentium G2120 3.1 GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G2120

Buy for $52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Pentium G2120 Logo
Pentium G2120

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Pentium G2120 Logo
Pentium G2120

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

526

20%

Multi-Core

922

5%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

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Intel Pentium G2120 Logo

Intel Pentium G2120

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 3rd, 2012
Core i9CollectionPentium
Alder LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores2
24
Threads2
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
5.2 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
55 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0x
Multiplier31.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Pentium G2120

Control, 1920 x 1080, High

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