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 i5-11600
- Performs up to 10% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i3-2120 - 183 vs 166 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 46% cheaper than Core i5-11600 - $54.84 vs $102.37
- Up to 40% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-11600 - $0.37 vs $0.62 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
183
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.62/FPS
59%
Price, €
€113.63
53%
FPS Winner
Buy for €113.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 205 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
166
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.37/FPS
100%
Price, €
€60.87
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €60.87 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 205 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |