Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-3550 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 i5-3550 is 434 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Performs up to 1% better in Saints Row than Core i3-2120 - 149 vs 147 FPS
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - €34.99 vs €61.99
- Up to 45% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i3-2120 - €0.23 vs €0.42 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 65 vs 77 Watts
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
149
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Price, €
€34.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €34.99 on Amazon
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Buy for €61.99 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3550 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |