Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600 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 i5-6600 is 1397 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Performs up to 4% better in Stray than Core i3-2120T - 183 vs 176 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i5-6600 - $43.86 vs $53.85
- Up to 15% better value when playing Stray than Core i5-6600 - $0.28 vs $0.33 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for €59.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 221 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
176
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.28/FPS
100%
Price, €
€48.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €48.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 220 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
UHD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |