AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i3-2120
28.4Single-core20
37.2Multi-core20
43Gaming20
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-2120
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 20, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+23) and Multi-core (+17). Intel Core i3-2120 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 28 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 20
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 20
- 700% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
- 633% higher PassMark: 17,600 vs 2,400
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-2120
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $138 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2011 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 12 nm+62% | 32 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+300% | 2 |
| Performance cores | 8+300% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+30% | 3.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+700% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+433% | 3 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3+50% | 2 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255+61%Top 80% | 780Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+313%Top 63% | 1,600Top 100% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Top 77% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Top 54% | — |
| PassMark | 17,600+633%Top 57% | 2,400Top 100% |
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