Core i3-2120T vs Pentium 4415Y

Core i3-2120T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2011

Pentium 4415Y

2 Cores4 Thrd6 WW2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2120T

2 / 4

1,570

0.0%

1,582

+0.8%

Pentium D 940

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

Pentium Dual Core T4300

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-2120T is positioned at rank 956 and the Pentium 4415Y is on rank 674, so the Pentium 4415Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2120T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25220%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

23830%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17303%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5213%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4129%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3612%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2069%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2042%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1859%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1859%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1838%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1789%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1764%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1756%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1740%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

100%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

100%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

99%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

99%

#960

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

98%

#961

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

98%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

98%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

97%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

96%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

96%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

96%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

95%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

95%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

95%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4415Y

#662

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

927%

#663

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

914%

#664

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

839%

#665

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

835%

#666

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

827%

#668

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

799%

#669

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

766%

#670

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

765%

#671

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

744%

#674

Pentium 4415Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 4415Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-2120T	Pentium 4415Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($38)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-2120T (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-2120T	Pentium 4415Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($38)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-2120T Benchmark Check

Pentium 4415Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2120T and Pentium 4415Y

Core i3-2120T

The Core i3-2120T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,570 points. Launch price was $50.

Pentium 4415Y

The Pentium 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-2120T and Pentium 4415Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Core i3-2120T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 4415Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2120T scores 1,570 against the Pentium 4415Y's 1,582 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium 4415Y. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2120T vs 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4415Y.

Feature	Core i3-2120T	Pentium 4415Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+63%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB SmartCache
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,570	1,582
Geekbench 6 Single	403	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2120T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-2120T	Pentium 4415Y
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2120T) / not specified (Pentium 4415Y). The Core i3-2120T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 2000), while the Pentium 4415Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2120T targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2120T rivals A6-3500.