Ryzen 7 4700G vs Core i3-2120
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen 7 4700G outperforms i3-2120 by a whopping 934% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 7 4700G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2239 | 562 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.14 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Renoir (2020−2022) |
| Release date | 20 February 2011 (13 years ago) | 21 July 2020 (4 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $95 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 7 4700G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 16 |
| Base clock speed | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 512 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 3 MB (shared) | 8 MB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | 131 mm2 | 156 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 69 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 95 °C |
| Number of transistors | 504 million | 9800 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 7 4700G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1155 | AM4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 7 4700G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 7 4700G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 7 4700G are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 7 4700G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 128 GB |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | 51.196 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 2000 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 7 4700G.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | no data |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.26 | 13.03 |
| Recency | 20 February 2011 | 21 July 2020 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 16 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 7 nm |
Ryzen 7 4700G has a 934.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.
The Ryzen 7 4700G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2120 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 7 4700G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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