In GRID, the Core i3-2120 is same performance as the Core i5-11600KF. However, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $3 more expensive!
Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i5-11600KF
- Is 10 years and 24 days newer – Mar 16, 2021 vs Feb 20, 2011
- Is 10 years and 24 days newer
- Up to 2% cheaper – $167.00 vs $170.00
- Up to 2% cheaper
- Up to 3% better value in GRID – $0.34 vs $0.35/FPS
- Up to 3% better value in GRID
GRID FPS Calculator
Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-11600KF: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
483 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
291 FPS
100%
Price, $
$170
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
97%
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
483 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
291 FPS
100%
Price, $
$167
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.34/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-11600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-11600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-2120 Feb 20th, 2011 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-11600KF Mar 16th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Released | Mar 16th, 2021 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $237.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1155 | Socket | LGA1200 |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4) |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |















































































































































