Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3450 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 i5-3450 is 434 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Performs up to 2% better in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i3-2120 - 111 vs 109 FPS
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $69.47 vs $124.29
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450 - 65 vs 77 Watts
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
83.08457711442786%
Multi-Core
1035
58.113419427288036%
Intel Core i5-3450 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |