Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3714 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 66% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $43.86 vs $129.57
- Up to 55% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Core i5-12600K - $0.4 vs $0.88 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 34% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-2120T - 164 vs 122 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 16 vs 4 threads
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
122
74%
Value, €/FPS
€0.4/FPS
100%
Price, €
€48.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €48.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15540 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
164
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
45%
Price, €
€143.82
33%
FPS Winner
Buy for €143.82 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15541 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120T | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |