The Core i5-5675C 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 $109.28 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-5675C
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 55% cheaper – $90.00 vs $199.28
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
The Core i5-5675C is better in every way
Core i5-5675C vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-5675C
May 15th, 2015
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$90
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.48/FPS
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
91%
Min 1% FPS
113
92%
Price, $
$199.28
45%
Value, $/FPS
$1.18/FPS
41%
Core i5-5675C 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 i5-5675C vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-5675C vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-5675C
May 15th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
4 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-5675C | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 15th, 2015 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $276.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Broadwell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
4 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Iris Pro Graphics 6200 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
