Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-2120

Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-2120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Intel Core i5-2500K CPU Verwendeter 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,3 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155

Buy for 43.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

vs

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 82 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Intel Core i5-2500K CPU Verwendeter 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,3 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155

Buy for 43.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

vs

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 82 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-2500K outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-2500K is 42 days older than the more expensive Core i3-2120.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Dead Island 2 than Core i3-2120 - 125 vs 119 FPS
  • Up to 30% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - €43.94 vs €62.99
  • Up to 34% better value when playing Dead Island 2 than Core i3-2120 - €0.35 vs €0.53 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120

  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 65 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Dead Island 2.
Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

125

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.35/FPS

100%

Price, €

€43.94

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-2500K CPU Verwendeter 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,3 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155

Buy for 43.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

119

95%

Value, €/FPS

€0.53/FPS

66%

Price, €

€62.99

69%

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

Buy for 62.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

646

100%

Multi-Core

1921

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

501

77%

Multi-Core

1035

53%

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo

Intel Core i5-2500K

vs
Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Intel Core i3-2120

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Feb 20th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Sandy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
4Threads4
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
33.0xMultiplier33.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.