Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4590S outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4590S is 1166 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590S
- Performs up to 8% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i3-2120 - 156 vs 145 FPS
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $48.4 vs $169.99
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
501
46.217712177121776%
Multi-Core
1035
35.07285665875975%
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i5-4590S |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | No |