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Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-7640X

Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-7640X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Sockel 1155 Core i3 Processor i3-2120 Box Prozessor (3300MHz, L2/L3-Cache)

Buy for 62.99 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7640X

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7640X Prozessor, der X-Serie (bis zu 4,20 GHz, 6 MB Intel Cache

Buy for 199 on Amazon

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Updated 99 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Intel Sockel 1155 Core i3 Processor i3-2120 Box Prozessor (3300MHz, L2/L3-Cache)

Buy for 62.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 99 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7640X

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7640X Prozessor, der X-Serie (bis zu 4,20 GHz, 6 MB Intel Cache

Buy for 199 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 99 minutes ago

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
This is a free version of League of Legends.
League of Legends

League of Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

57

27%

Value, €/FPS

€1.11/FPS

87%

Price, €

€62.99

100%

Intel Sockel 1155 Core i3 Processor i3-2120 Box Prozessor (3300MHz, L2/L3-Cache)

Buy for 62.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 99 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Core i5-7640X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

206

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.97/FPS

100%

Price, €

€199

31%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-7640X Prozessor, der X-Serie (bis zu 4,20 GHz, 6 MB Intel Cache

Buy for 199 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 99 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Core i5-7640X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

501

28%

Multi-Core

1035

19%

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Core i5-7640X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1761

100%

Multi-Core

5275

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Intel Core i3-2120

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Intel Core i5-7640X Logo

Intel Core i5-7640X

Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Jun 26th, 2017
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Sandy BridgeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads4
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
65 W
TDP112 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
39.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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