i3-2120 vs i3-4370 - Need For Speed RTX 2080 - Game Performance Benchmarks


i3-2120 i3-4370

Multi-Thread Performance

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Single-Thread Performance

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i3-2120 vs i3-4370 in Need For Speed using RTX 2080 - CPU Performance comparison at Ultra, High, Medium, and Low Quality Settings with 1080p, 1440p, Ultrawide, 4K resolutions

i3-2120 i3-4370

Ultra Quality
Resolution Frames Per Second
1080p
74.8 FPS
1080p
101.3 FPS
1440p
57.8 FPS
1440p
78.3 FPS
2160p
38.6 FPS
2160p
52.2 FPS
w1440p
51.6 FPS
w1440p
69.8 FPS
High Quality
Resolution Frames Per Second
1080p
123.3 FPS
1080p
159.3 FPS
1440p
99.0 FPS
1440p
128.2 FPS
2160p
70.0 FPS
2160p
90.7 FPS
w1440p
89.8 FPS
w1440p
116.3 FPS
Medium Quality
Resolution Frames Per Second
1080p
171.8 FPS
1080p
217.3 FPS
1440p
140.2 FPS
1440p
178.0 FPS
2160p
101.4 FPS
2160p
129.3 FPS
w1440p
128.1 FPS
w1440p
162.7 FPS
Low Quality
Resolution Frames Per Second
1080p
268.8 FPS
1080p
333.2 FPS
1440p
222.6 FPS
1440p
277.7 FPS
2160p
164.2 FPS
2160p
206.3 FPS
w1440p
204.6 FPS
w1440p
255.6 FPS
i3-2120
    i3-4370
    • The i3-4370 has higher Level 3 Cache. This is useful when you have substantial multiprocessing workloads, many computationally intense simultaneous processes. More likely on a server, less on a personally used computer for interactive desktop workloads.
    • For some games, a cpu with a higher clock speed, or in a technical name IPC (Instructions per clock), has better results than other CPU's with higher core count and lower core speed.
    • The i3-4370 is more power efficient and generates less heat.
    • The i3-4370 has a smaller process size. The faster a transistor can toggle on and off, the faster it can do work. And transistors that turn on and off with less energy are more efficient, reducing the operating power, or “dynamic power consumption,” required by a processor.

    Compare i3-2120 vs i3-4370 specifications

    i3-2120 vs i3-4370 Architecture

    i3-2120 i3-4370
    CodenameSandy BridgeHaswell
    GenerationCore i3 (Sandy Bridge)Core i3 (Haswell)
    MarketDesktopDesktop
    Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
    Part#SR05Yunknown
    Production StatusEnd-of-lifeunknown
    ReleasedFeb 2011Jul 2014

    i3-2120 vs i3-4370 Cache

    i3-2120 i3-4370
    Cache L164K (per core)64K (per core)
    Cache L2256K (per core)256K (per core)
    Cache L33MB (shared)4MB (shared)

    i3-2120 vs i3-4370 Cores

    i3-2120 i3-4370
    # of Cores22
    # of Threads44
    Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000Intel HD 4600
    SMP # CPUs11

    i3-2120 vs i3-4370 Features

    i3-2120 i3-4370
    MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.2 Intel 64 SMT EIST HTT XD-Bit VT-x TXTMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 EIST Intel 64 XD bit VT-x HTT AES-NI TSX CLMUL FMA3

    i3-2120 vs i3-4370 Performance

    i3-2120 i3-4370
    Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
    Frequency3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
    Multiplier33.0x38.0x
    Multiplier UnlockedNoNo
    TDP65 W54 W
    Turbo ClockN/AN/A
    Voltageunknownunknown

    i3-2120 vs i3-4370 Physical

    i3-2120 i3-4370
    Die Size131 mm²177 mm²
    FoundryIntelIntel
    PackageFC-LGA10FC-LGA12C
    Process Size32 nm22 nm
    SocketIntel Socket 1155Intel Socket 1150
    Transistors504 million1400 million
    tCaseMaxunknown72°C

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    pickwickwidespread 7 years ago
    Will 1080ti run decently with i3 2120So basically i have an i3 2120 cpu and a 960 sc 2GB, i plan on upgrading the whole pc, right now i can either get a 1080ti and get a i7 8700k with a z370 mobo and 16GB ram later (about 3 to 4 months) or i can do the opposite, getting the cpu and motherboard and ram and 3 or 4 months later getting the gpu.Im basically 50/50 in that decision as of now, need to know if it will bottleneck too much, it will be used for gaming, fortnite, csgo, rainbow six siege, gta V and the upcoming cod. Thank you in advance.
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    memberssporty 7 years ago
    Keep to your original plan and get the card. 4 months from now 1080Ti may be hard to find new, just don't know.Right now you can get an almost new 1080Ti for half price. You'll be paying full price for a 2080 and bet bottom dollar there wont be much difference besides price ~900+euros or however much new cards are there.As for running the card with the i3 there's no harm in trying. In theory and logical thinking it will bottleneck but be interesting to see it in practice since actual experience on the matter is limited because not many people would be in the same boat and tell about it.
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    sconnynepalese 8 years ago
    i3-2120 OR Q6600Hello everyone!A friend of mine wanted me to ask you if it's a good idea to change his CORE 2 QUAD Q6600 CPU with i3-2120(used)He has his Q6600 for 8 years and someone is selling him one i3-2120(with a deepcool cooler included)(used for 3 years) for 60 EUR(OR 70 USD) . He is a photographer and he is using his computer for photoshop , illustrator, etc.Is it a good idea to change his Q6600 for the i3-2120??
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    ejectionspinach 8 years ago
    For that programs, I think is better a new CPU than a GPU. Of corse 1GB vram is poor for heavy works in PS.The 1030 2GB may be sufficient. I was searching reviews, and almost all the GPUs perform equal in PS (1080ti seems to be only 8% faster than a 1050).I suggest another thing... If he wants a new PC.Iam not Intel or AMD fan, I suggest Intel because usually performs better than AMD with 1-2 core apps. (Not sure if Illustrator uses a lot of cores, but I don´t think so).Intel Core i3-7100 3.9Ghz BOX: 99.95€Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H: 63.25€G.Skill Ripjaws V Red DDR4 2400 PC4-19200 16GB 2x8GB CL15: 165€(For O.S. and programs) Samsung 850 Evo SSD Series 250GB SATA3: 97,95€(For storage and personal files) Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB SATA3 64MB: 73,54€ I suggest to buy 2 HDD, one for the tower, other for a external USB to make security copy of own data.For the power supply, I should go for a Tier One. http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html I have a SuperFlower, is quite an not too much expensive. I have had a lot of cheap PSUs and allways end broken in 1-year. And a SAI like the SALICRU SPS SOHO 2000+: +/- 200€. I have one for 3 years, still working fine, only need to change now the 2 batterys.I hope this help, take only as a reference.
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    packagerooted 8 years ago
    Intel i3 2120 budget graphics cardHello i need a graphics card for my intel i3 2120 that isnt more expensive than 80$. My motherboard is Gigabyte H61MA-D2V. I want to be able to play rust and dead by daylight at least on low on 30 fps or more i found gtx 660 but its over my budget
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    begottrickle 8 years ago
    Kind of tough because graphics cards are so expensive right now due to the mining craze. I would recommend looking at a GTX 750ti or something like that. Your best bet will probably be the local ads for used parts, or maybe Craigslist. Look on ebay as well. You may get lucky as well. I recently sold a Radeon 7950 for 70 on ebay, plus about 8 dollars shipping. If you could score a deal like that, that should run you a little while.
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    molecularvaseline 11 years ago
    i3-2120 or i3-3220 ?Hello! I want to know before buying any processoer that is there any difference between i3-2120 vs i3-3220. Does my games run faster on i3-3220?I already have a gpu so I don't care about their HD-graphics and I am currently using G2020 processor.Please don't tell me to buy i5 because I have no budget.
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    interestrigil 11 years ago
    Yes, they are better for gaming, just as a haswell i3 would be even better. If you feel the need to 'upgrade', I'd advise you to stay with your G2020 until you can afford an i5 3570k.
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    tamarinpersevere 7 years ago
    Compatible Motherboard for i3-2120Hello All,Just joined this legendary forum. I have home desktop with following specifications and my on-board sound is not working anymore... After taking closer look at my mother board it seems it has lived its life and is now time for a change. Processor - i3-2120, 3.3 GHz, 2 Core(s)Current motherboard - DH67BLGPU - AMD Radeon HD6670 1GB DDR3 PCI-ERAM - Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G *2Please guide me which motherboard will be compatible with my processor and GPU? My budget is maximum 100$.
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    flyablepursuable 7 years ago
    You can try other PCie sound card, or you can buy can a sound card that connected with USB interface, cheapest ones will cost you below 5$ on Ebay, or you can get a high-end card from brands like Creative or Asus (depends on your quality expectations),I have Creative Sound Blaster 5.1 USB which works great despite it's 4 years old.Check the following link for high end cards - https://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g1422/external-sound-cards-for-pc-or-mac/
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