In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i3-2120 is slightly slower than the Core i5-9400F and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $50 more expensive!
Core i3-2120
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i5-9400F
- Up to 17% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 121 vs 103 FPS
- Up to 17% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Is 7 years and 10 months newer – Jan 08, 2019 vs Feb 20, 2011
- Is 7 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 29% cheaper – $119.99 vs $170.00
- Up to 29% cheaper
- Up to 40% better value in The Callisto Protocol – $0.99 vs $1.65/FPS
- Up to 40% better value in The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-9400F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
103 FPS
85%
Min 1% FPS
71 FPS
82%
Price, $
$170
70%
Value, $/FPS
$1.65/FPS
60%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
121 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
87 FPS
100%
Price, $
$119.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.99/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-2120 Feb 20th, 2011 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-9400F Jan 8th, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Released | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $138.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1155 | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
