The Core i5-11600 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2120 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $38.32 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 23% cheaper – $131.68 vs $170.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-11600 vs Core i3-2120
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
152
100%
Price, $
$131.68
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600 vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600 vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600 vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $213.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
