Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-10600KF is 3357 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Performs up to 32% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i3-2120 - 594 vs 449 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 22% cheaper than Core i5-10600KF - €99.0 vs €126.14
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
29.715302491103202%
Multi-Core
1035
15.178178618565772%
Intel Core i5-10600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |