Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7640X is 2318 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - €62.99 vs €199.0
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 261% better in League of Legends than Core i3-2120 - 206 vs 57 FPS
- Up to 13% better value when playing League of Legends than Core i3-2120 - €0.97 vs €1.11 per FPS
League of Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
206
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.97/FPS
100%
Price, €
€199
31%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
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Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 112 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |