Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11600 is 3677 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 46% cheaper than Core i5-11600 - $54.84 vs $101.64
- Up to 43% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-11600 - $0.2 vs $0.35 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600
- Performs up to 9% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i3-2120 - 325 vs 297 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 12 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
297
91%
Value, €/FPS
€0.2/FPS
100%
Price, €
€60.87
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €60.87 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 38 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
325
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.35/FPS
57%
Price, €
€112.82
53%
FPS Winner
Buy for €112.82 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 38 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i5-11600 |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |