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Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i3-2120

WINNER
I
45.7Inno Score
VS
I
20Inno Score
65.8Single-core20
36.4Multi-core20
38.5Gaming20
16 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F0 spec wins — Intel Core i3-2120

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 20, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+46) and gaming (+19). 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 Intel Core i3-14100F

  • Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 20
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 20
  • Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 20
  • 900% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
  • 504% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 2,400
  • Lower launch price: $109 vs $138

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-2120

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-2120
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-2120
Announced2024+1%2011
SocketLGA1700LGA1155
Process10 nm+69%32 nm
Base TDP58 W+11%65 W
Max turbo power110 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-2120
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-2120
Cores4+100%2
Performance cores4+100%2
Efficiency cores00
Threads8+100%4
Base clock3.5 GHz+6%3.3 GHz
Boost clock4.7 GHz+42%3.3 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+900%1 MB
L3 cache12 MB+300%3 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-2120
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-2120
iGPU—Intel HD Graphics 2000
iGPU clock—1,100 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-2120
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-2120
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR3-1333
Max memory192 GB+500%32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-2120
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-2120
PCIe version5+150%2
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-2120
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-2120
Geekbench 6 (single)2,450+214%Top 26%780Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,600+438%Top 49%1,600Top 100%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,830Top 26%—
Cinebench R23 (multi)9,100Top 65%—
PassMark14,500+504%Top 62%2,400Top 100%

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