Intel Core i3-2120 vs Intel Core i7-14700KF
20Single-core81.7
20Multi-core82.8
20Gamingspec-based68.6
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-212017 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 20, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+63) and single-core (+62). 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $138 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 20
- 5500% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
- 2064% higher PassMark: 51,926 vs 2,400
- 1097% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,147 vs 1,600
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011 | 2023+1% |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm+69% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 20+900% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 8+300% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 28+600% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+70% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 28 MB+5500% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 33 MB+1000% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1333 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 5+150% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 780Bottom 1% | 2,922+275%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,600Bottom 1% | 19,147+1097%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,160Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 33,441Top 12% |
| PassMark | 2,400Bottom 1% | 51,926+2064%Top 15% |
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