Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4690 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4690 is 1166 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690
- Performs up to 5% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-2120 - 197 vs 188 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-4690 - €61.99 vs €108.66
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690 - 65 vs 84 Watts
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
42.0654911838791%
Multi-Core
1035
31.33514986376022%
Intel Core i5-4690 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
84 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |