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Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-7500

Core i3-2120 vs Core i5-7500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for $169.99 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-7500

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7500 LGA 1151 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor

Buy for $72.71 on Amazon

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Intel Core i3-2120

3.3 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for $169.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74576 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-7500

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7500 LGA 1151 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor

Buy for $72.71 on Amazon

In Stock

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-7500 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 i5-7500 is 2144 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500

  • Performs up to 21% better in Rust than Core i3-2120 - 189 vs 156 FPS
  • Up to 57% cheaper than Core i3-2120 - $72.71 vs $169.99
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


FPS

156

82.53968253968253%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$169.99

42%

Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120

Buy for $169.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74576 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-7500 Logo
Core i5-7500

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

189

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$72.71

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7500 LGA 1151 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor

Buy for $72.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74577 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011

Intel Core i5-7500 Logo
Core i5-7500

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2120 Logo
Core i3-2120

Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011


Single-Core

501

39.44881889763779%

Multi-Core

1035

29.758481886141457%

Intel Core i5-7500 Logo
Core i5-7500

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1270

100%

Multi-Core

3478

100%

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Intel Core i3-2120

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Intel Core i5-7500

Feb 20th, 2011Release Date
Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Sandy BridgeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads4
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
34.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsHD 630
NoOverclockableNo

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