Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA1155
Intel
28 Overall Score
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 Overall Score
Scores
Productivity
Gaming
Budget
Ai Llm
Server
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i3 2120 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 2120 | 1200 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 32 | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 0.5 | 2★ |
| L3 Cache | 3 | 8★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1155 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | — |
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)
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA11550.280score per dollar
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM40.443score per dollar
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5
Scores 40 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
