Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7500 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 i5-7500 is 1948 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 33% cheaper than Core i5-7500 - $43.86 vs $65.07
- Up to 31% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-7500 - $0.29 vs $0.42 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-7500 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 4% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i3-2120T - 173 vs 166 FPS
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
166
95%
Value, €/FPS
€0.29/FPS
100%
Price, €
€48.69
100%
Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120T | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
---|---|---|
Sep 4th, 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 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |