The Core i3-2120 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-14500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
The Core i5-14500 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-14500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-14500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
80%
Min 1% FPS
113
82%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$339
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.61/FPS
100%
Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-14500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-14500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-14500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
14%
L3 Cache
3 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2120 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $232.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
