Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6300 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-6300 is 1654 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6300
- Performs up to 3% better in Metro Exodus than Core i3-2120 - 143 vs 139 FPS
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $49.75 vs $73.11
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i3-2120 - 51 vs 65 Watts
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
39.69889064976228%
Multi-Core
1035
40.76408034659315%
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i3-6300 |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |