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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7940X 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 i9-7940X is 2189 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Performs up to 10% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-2120T - 279 vs 254 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-7940X - $50.0 vs $300.0
- Consumes up to 79% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 35 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
FPS
279
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.08/FPS
100%
Price, $
$300
16%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-7940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W
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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
High
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Single-Core
423
30.875912408759127%
Multi-Core
816
8.223319560616748%
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
|---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 165 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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