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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 3992 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 9% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-2120 - 272 vs 250 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 78% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - €61.99 vs €282.81
- Up to 76% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-12600 - €0.25 vs €1.04 per FPS
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
272
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.04/FPS
24%
Price, €
€282.81
21%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz
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Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
250
91%
Value, €/FPS
€0.25/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120
Buy for €61.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 286 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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