The Core i5-14400F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only €82.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 46% cheaper – €99.00 vs €181.95
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-14400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-14400F vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14400F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€181.95
54%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
66%
Core i5-14400F vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14400F vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14400F vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14400F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
3 MB
15%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $196.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
