Key Differences
In short — Core i3-2120 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-650 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-650 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-2120 is 409 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-650.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-650
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - €10.47 vs €61.99
- Up to 83% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i3-2120 - €0.11 vs €0.63 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Performs up to 6% better in Diablo IV than Core i5-650 - 99 vs 93 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i5-650 - 65 vs 73 Watts
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-650 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
73 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |