Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6400 outperforms Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6400 is 1593 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6400
- Performs up to 10% better in Lost Ark than Core i3-2120 - 246 vs 224 FPS
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
246
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.52/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$128.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$128.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 64 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6400 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |