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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $196
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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14400F 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 i5-14400F is 4705 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i5-14400F - $124.29 vs $153.54
- Up to 10% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-14400F - $0.85 vs $0.94 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14400F
- Performs up to 11% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-2120 - 181 vs 163 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 16 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
163
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
100%
Price, €
€137.96
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120
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Core i5-14400F
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
181
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.94/FPS
90%
Price, €
€170.43
80%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz
Buy for €170.43 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16017 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i5-14400F
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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