Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600KF is 3357 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Performs up to 3700% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i3-2120 - 38 vs 1 FPS
- Up to 95% better value when playing Cities: Skylines II than Core i3-2120 - €3.11 vs €61.99 per 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 47% cheaper than Core i5-10600KF - €61.99 vs €118.03
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
38
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.11/FPS
100%
Price, €
€118.03
52%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €118.03 on Amazon
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Buy for €61.99 on Amazon
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |