Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500S outperforms Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2500S is 238 days older than Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500S - 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500S
- Performs up to 0% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-2120T - 207 vs 206 FPS
Mass Effect: Andromeda
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120T | vs | Intel Core i5-2500S |
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Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |