The Core i5-6500TE is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-6500TE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
The Core i5-6500TE is better in every way
Core i5-6500TE vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-6500TE
Oct 11th, 2015
Average FPS
179
100%
Min 1% FPS
119
100%
Price, €
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Value, €/FPS
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Core i5-6500TE vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-6500TE vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-6500TE vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-6500TE
Oct 11th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
62%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-6500TE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 11th, 2015 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $192.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
35 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
