Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA 1155
Intel
34 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Server
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Intel Core i3 2120 | MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 2120 | 9000 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 32★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2★ | — |
| Threads | 4★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 0.5★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 3★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1155 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA 1155
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Below average ai (22nd percentile)
- Below average multi thread (25th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (30th percentile)
- Below average single thread (33rd percentile)
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average single thread (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 2120
Scores 34 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 23 specs.