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 i5-3570K
- Performs up to 1% better in Deathloop than Core i3-2120 - 170 vs 168 FPS
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - €49.97 vs €61.99
- Up to 22% better value when playing Deathloop than Core i3-2120 - €0.29 vs €0.37 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3570K - 65 vs 77 Watts
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
170
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.29/FPS
100%
Price, €
€49.97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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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 i5-3570K | 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 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |