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Core i9-9900K vs Core i3-2120T

Core i9-9900K vs Core i3-2120T: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $410 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 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 28 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $410 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

vs

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 28 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-9900K 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 i9-9900K is 2602 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900K

  • Performs up to 312% better in League of Legends than Core i3-2120T - 202 vs 49 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

  • Up to 85% cheaper than Core i9-9900K - $60.0 vs $410.0
  • Up to 40% better value when playing League of Legends than Core i9-9900K - $1.22 vs $2.03 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900K - 35 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of League of Legends.
League of Legends

League of Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

202

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.03/FPS

60%

Price, $

$410

14%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $410 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

49

24%

Value, $/FPS

$1.22/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 28 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1668

100%

Multi-Core

7960

100%

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

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

25%

Multi-Core

816

10%

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo

Intel Core i9-9900K

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Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Intel Core i3-2120T

Oct 19th, 2018
Release DateSep 4th, 2011
Core i9CollectionCore i3
Coffee LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores2
16
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.6 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
95 WTDP
35 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
36.0x
Multiplier26.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-9900K or Core i3-2120T

League of Legends, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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