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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $212
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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-3570K 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 i5-3570K is 434 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3570K - 65 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Performs up to 1% better in Dead Space than Core i3-2120 - 146 vs 145 FPS
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - €49.97 vs €61.99
- Up to 21% better value when playing Dead Space than Core i3-2120 - €0.34 vs €0.43 per FPS
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3-2120
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Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
146
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
100%
Price, €
€49.97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-3570K
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i5-3570K |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 77 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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