How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-2120 scores 20/100 overall; Intel Core i7-14700 scores 77/100. Intel Core i3-2120 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-14700 wins 16.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-2120 and the Intel Core i7-14700?

Intel Core i3-2120 advantages: 57% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz; Lower launch price: $138 vs $384. Intel Core i7-14700 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 20; 5500% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB; 1942% higher PassMark: 49,000 vs 2,400.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-2120 or Intel Core i7-14700?

Intel Core i3-2120 launched cheaper at $138, versus $384 for the Intel Core i7-14700.

Intel Core i3-2120 vs Intel Core i7-14700

Intel

Intel Core i3-2120

$138

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-14700

$384

20Single-core81

20Multi-core79.6

20Gaming67.3

1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-212016 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 20, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+61) and Multi-core (+60). 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 i3-2120

57% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
Lower launch price: $138 vs $384

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700

Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 20
5500% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
1942% higher PassMark: 49,000 vs 2,400

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i7-14700
Announced	2011	2024+1%
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1700
Process	32 nm	10 nm+69%
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	—	219 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i7-14700
Cores	2	20+900%
Performance cores	2	8+300%
Efficiency cores	0	12
Threads	4	28+600%
Base clock	3.3 GHz+57%	2.1 GHz
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	5.4 GHz+64%
L2 cache	1 MB	28 MB+5500%
L3 cache	3 MB	33 MB+1000%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i7-14700
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2000	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,600 MHz+45%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i7-14700
Memory support	DDR3-1333	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	32 GB	192 GB+500%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i7-14700
PCIe version	2	5+150%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i7-14700
Geekbench 6 (single)	780Top 100%	2,920+274%Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,600Top 100%	17,800+1013%Top 13%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	2,130Top 12%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	—	32,500Top 9%
PassMark	2,400Top 100%	49,000+1942%Top 11%

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