Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA1155
Intel
28 Overall Score
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
AMD
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA1155
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
88 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is widely praised for its exceptional performance in gaming, content creation, and multitasking, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. While it runs hot by default, most reviewers find that adjusting BIOS settings like PBO and thermal limits resolves this, and the CPU remains stable and powerful. The lack of an included cooler and the need for an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM are common considerations, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Great for content creation
- Strong multitasking capabilities
- Good value for money
- Easy to install
Cons
- Runs hot by default
- No cooler included
- Requires AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM
- High power consumption (170W TDP)
- Motherboard prices high
Performance 18
Thermal management 12
Value for money 8
Cooler included 6
Platform compatibility 5
Power consumption 4
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
Server
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i3 2120 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 2120 | 7900X |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Zen 4 |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 32 | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 12★ |
| P-cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | 4 | 24★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 0.5 | 12★ |
| L3 Cache | 3 | 64★ |
| 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★ | 170 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 230★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA1155
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ai (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average efficiency (22nd percentile)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA11550.001score per dollar
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM50.002score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.