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In short — Core i5-6500 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 i5-6500 is 1593 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Performs up to 8% better in Battlefield IV than Core i3-2120 - 404 vs 373 FPS
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-6500
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
404
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.34/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$139.27
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel BX80662I56500 6th Generation Core i5-6500 Processor
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-6500
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6500 | 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 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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