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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 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
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Deathloop

Deathloop

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

170

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.29/FPS

100%

Price, €

€49.97

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

168

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.37/FPS

78%

Price, €

€61.99

80%

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

686

100%

Multi-Core

2071

100%

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

501

73%

Multi-Core

1035

49%

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo

Intel Core i5-3570K

vs
Intel Core i3-2120 Logo

Intel Core i3-2120

Apr 29th, 2012
Release DateFeb 20th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Ivy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
4Threads4
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
77 WTDP
65 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
34.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Intel HD 4000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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