Intel Core i3-3220 Ivy Bridge vs i3 2120

[nfinity]

I really don't have the money for a 2500k or 3570k. but I would be using this system for gaming. thinking 8GB memory, radeon 7850 card paired with either a i3-3220 or i3-2120

3220 is $130
2120 is $112.5 with sale on newegg
almost 9% cheaper
but is the 3220 9% better at least?

hopping the i3 and 7850 will handle crysis at 1080p at least at med

 

[Reflex97]

Just go with the i3-3220, it uses less power(55w) and its manufacturing process is 22nm which means lower temps.. Thats if you dont overclock alot! The ivybridge chips do get kinda hot when voltage is raised..

 

[Bobnova]

You can't overclock a lot, so that won't be an issue

I haven't used either one of the chips so I can't really help on that front.

 

[nfinity]

ok, thanks, wish I could find benchmarks with this 3220. there isn't much out there yet on the web. Hopping it can handle crysis ok.