Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11600K is 3481 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 67% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - $60.0 vs $179.99
- Up to 59% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-11600K - $0.27 vs $0.66 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 22% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-2120T - 273 vs 223 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 12 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
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In Stock
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Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
273
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
40%
Price, $
$179.99
33%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120T | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
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Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |