Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7500 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 i5-7500 is 2144 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 4% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-2120 - 215 vs 207 FPS
- Up to 11% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $65.07 vs $73.11
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
39.44881889763779%
Multi-Core
1035
29.758481886141457%
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |