Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-2320 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-2320 is 196 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2320 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2320
- Performs up to 1% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-2120 - 124 vs 123 FPS
- Up to 59% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - €25.19 vs €61.99
- Up to 60% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-2120 - €0.2 vs €0.5 per FPS
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 7695 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
124
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.2/FPS
100%
Price, €
€25.19
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i5-2320 |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |