Intel I3 3220 vs I3 2120 for gaming

[CCCaleb]

I currently have a I3 2120 paired with a gtx 750 ti 2 gb sc but am wondering if I should upgrade to a I3 3220 and how much of a difference in gaming I would notice. I'm also planning on buying the cpu used. (I play alot of Call of Duty Black Ops III which isn't extremely demanding but I don't think my setup would run gta V very well with my cpu) I would appreciate your feedback!

 

[thesilencer27]

both i3's have the same clock speed. go with an i5 or i7 if you want a noticeable difference.

 

[Quixit]

There will be nearly no difference at all. See if you can get an i5 2500k or i5 2400.

 

[CCCaleb]

There will be nearly no difference at all. See if you can get an i5 2500k or i5 2400.

Where would I find the best deal on a i5 2500k or 2400?

 

[unreal9400]

Not much of an upgrade.
Just stick with what you have or upgrade to i5 or i7.

 

[CCCaleb]

So I wouldn't notice a difference at all in gaming performance, like literally no fps difference?

 

[geofelt]

Your i3-2120 has a passmark rating of 3874 when all 4 threads are in use. The single thread rating is 1684.
The i3-3220 has a better architecture, resulting in a total rating of 4209, and a single thread rating of 1761. Really, not a big jump.
Particularly for games which need the performance of the single master core.

What is your motherboard? If it has overclocking capabilities, then a overclockable cpu like a i5-2500K would be a very nice boost.
Total = 6455, single = 1848 before overclocking.

If you can't overclock, a i5-3350 is similar.

Really, though, why not try GTAV first and see how you do?

 

[CCCaleb]

Your i3-2120 has a passmark rating of 3874 when all 4 threads are in use. The single thread rating is 1684.
The i3-3220 has a better architecture, resulting in a total rating of 4209, and a single thread rating of 1761. Really, not a big jump.
Particularly for games which need the performance of the single master core.

What is your motherboard? If it has overclocking capabilities, then a overclockable cpu like a i5-2500K would be a very nice boost.
Total = 6455, single = 1848 before overclocking.

If you can't overclock, a i5-3350 is similar.

Really, though, why not try GTAV first and see how you do?

Unfortunately my motherboard is a dell h61 with a lga 1155 socket I got the desktop free and put about $213 and it runs COD Black Ops III at 1080p mostly medium settings with a few turned off and I get a pretty steady 60 fps ( I think I might have frame limiting on set to 60 fps so I might get more) so you're right I should try GTAV before I buy a cpu. Does anyone on this thread play gtav or have friends with a similar setup?

 

[CCCaleb]

Here are thr system requirements in steam for gtav


System Requirements
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
Storage: 65 GB available space
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
Additional Notes: Over time downloadable content and programming changes will change the system requirements for this game. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer and www.rockstargames.com/support for current compatibility information. Some system components such as mobile chipsets, integrated, and AGP graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher. Other requirements: Installation and online play requires log-in to Rockstar Games Social Club (13+) network; internet connection required for activation, online play, and periodic entitlement verification; software installations required including Rockstar Games Social Club platform, DirectX , Chromium, and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 sp1 Redistributable Package, and authentication software that recognizes certain hardware attributes for entitlement, digital rights management, system, and other support purposes. SINGLE USE SERIAL CODE REGISTRATION VIA INTERNET REQUIRED; REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO ONE ROCKSTAR GAMES SOCIAL CLUB ACCOUNT (13+) PER SERIAL CODE; ONLY ONE PC LOG-IN ALLOWED PER SOCIAL CLUB ACCOUNT AT ANY TIME; SERIAL CODE(S) ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE ONCE USED; SOCIAL CLUB ACCOUNTS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE. Partner Requirements: Please check the terms of service of this site before purchasing this software.
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHz (8 CPUs)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7870 2GB
Storage: 65 GB available space
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible

As you can see I meet the recommended requirements for the gpu but not even close to the cpu recommended requirements 🙁

 

[geofelt]

You are good; not to worry.

You are now WAAY over the cpu minimum requirements.
A Q6600 quad has a passmark rating of 2988 and a single thread rating of 923.
A true quad and a i3 with hyperthreads both have the appearance of a quad to windows.

 

[CCCaleb]

You are good; not to worry.

You are now WAAY over the cpu minimum requirements.
A Q6600 quad has a passmark rating of 2988 and a single thread rating of 923.
A true quad and a i3 with hyperthreads both have the appearance of a quad to windows.

I didn't even look the q6600 up so thanks for pointing that out to me I'm still interested in a cheaper i5 because I can tell my cpu is having a hard time keeping up with thinks like simple multitasking and I have an ssd as my boot drive.

 

[CCCaleb]

So I have around $65 in my Amazon account and I'm going to buy a Amazon gift card if I need to which is why I want to buy a used i5 on Amazon, si is this a good option if I buy the cpu used from 3d party sellers? Link - Intel Core i5-2400 3.10 GHz Quad-Core Processor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FA8NS2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_ejT8wb430NSCV