Intel Core i3-2120 vs Intel Core i7-4770
20Single-core23.7
20Multi-core25.6
20Gamingspec-based23.8
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-212013 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-4770 wins this desktop processor face-off, 24.5 to 20, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+6) and single-core (+4). 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
- 23% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 84 W
- Lower launch price: $138 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770
- Stronger single-core score: 24 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 26 vs 20
- 225% higher PassMark: 7,800 vs 2,400
- 167% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 144% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 1,600
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm+31% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 3+50% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 780Bottom 1% | 1,180+51%Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,600Bottom 1% | 3,900+144%Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 970Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 4,600Bottom 12% |
| PassMark | 2,400Bottom 1% | 7,800+225%Bottom 10% |
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