intel
Brand2/4
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i3-2120
amd
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPAMD FX-4350
Intel Core i3-2120
Intel Core i3-2120
$138 • Feb 2011
AMD FX-4350
$ • Apr 2013
AMD FX-4350
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-2120 | AMD FX-4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | 4.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 33 X | 19.5 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 288 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 4.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 3.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 2000 | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Sandy Bridge) | FX (Vishera) |
| Process Size | 32nm | 32nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1155 | amd socket am3+ |
| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |
| Die Size | 131 mm² | 315 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 2, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 2 |
| Transistors | 504 million | 1200 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-2120
AMD FX-4350
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-2120
AMD FX-4350
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-2120
AMD FX-4350
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-2120
AMD FX-4350
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i3-2120
AMD FX-4350
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i3-2120
AMD FX-4350
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120
INTEL • 2/4 • 3.3GHz
AMD FX-4350
AMD • 4/4 • 4.2GHz
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