The Core i5-13600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $11.36 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Up to 6% cheaper – $177.83 vs $189.19
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-13600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-13600KF vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
216
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€189.19
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.87/FPS
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
78%
Min 1% FPS
113
80%
Price, €
€177.83
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
83%
Core i5-13600KF vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600KF vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600KF vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
14%
L3 Cache
3 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
24%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $294.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
