Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA1155
Intel
28 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
AMD
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA1155
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
92 out of 100 high confidence 55 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is widely celebrated as the best gaming CPU on the market, delivering massive frame rate boosts, improved 1% lows, and excellent thermal efficiency. Users upgrading from older Intel or AMD chips report transformative gains in CPU-intensive games and smoother multitasking. The main caution is to avoid paying above MSRP due to scalper pricing, and to ensure a compatible AM5 motherboard with a BIOS update. Overall, it is a top-tier choice for gamers seeking peak performance.
Pros
- Best gaming performance on the market
- Massive frame rate boosts in CPU-heavy games
- Excellent thermal efficiency and cool operation
- Improved 1% lows for smoother gameplay
- Great upgrade from older Intel and AMD chips
Cons
- Scalper pricing above MSRP
- No included cooler in the box
- Requires BIOS update on older AM5 motherboards
- Limited availability and stock issues
- OEM version lacks original box and accessories
Gaming performance 18
Thermal efficiency 10
Value for money 8
Scalper pricing 6
Compatibility 7
Cooling requirements 5
Scores
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Intel Core i3 2120 | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 2120 | 9800X3D |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Granite Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 32 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 4 | 16★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 0.5 | 8★ |
| L3 Cache | 3 | 96★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1155 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 28★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 120 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 200★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA1155
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average ai (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average efficiency (22nd percentile)
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong single thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA1155
No current pricing available
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.