Valorant
1440p@144Hz·18:24 played
Player_3b2238·8h ago
Public
257
FPSAverage
195
FPS1% Low
42%/53°C
59%/57°C
32 GB
49%usage
Core i5-650 vs Core i3-2120
The Core i5-650 is slightly slower than the Core i3-2120 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-6503% Score
- Up to 28% more expensive – $176 vs $170.00
Core i3-21204% Score
- Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 2 months newer
- Up to 28% cheaper – $170.00 vs $176
- Up to 35% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1156
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LGA1155Clarkdale
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Sandy BridgeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopIntel HD
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 20001333 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
1333 MHz (DDR3)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-650 or Core i3-2120?expand_more
The Core i5-650. It's 33% faster than the Core i3-2120 on average across 100+ games, scoring 3/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-650 than Core i3-2120?expand_more
33% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-650 or Core i3-2120?expand_more
The Core i5-650 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-650 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 3/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-650 and Core i3-2120?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-650 scores 3/100, Core i3-2120 scores 4/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-650 or Core i3-2120 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-650 or Core i3-2120?expand_more
The Core i5-650 is the stronger pick at 3/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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