Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-2400 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-2400 is 42 days older than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400
- Performs up to 1% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i3-2120 - 150 vs 149 FPS
- Up to 79% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $34.95 vs $169.99
- Up to 80% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i3-2120 - $0.23 vs $1.14 per FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
150
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/FPS
100%
Price, $
$34.95
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |