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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3570K 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 i5-3570K is 238 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-3570K - $50.0 vs $139.0
- Up to 62% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i5-3570K - $0.47 vs $1.23 per FPS
- Consumes up to 55% less energy than Intel Core i5-3570K - 35 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Performs up to 6% better in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i3-2120T - 113 vs 107 FPS
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
107
94.69026548672566%
Value, $/FPS
$0.47/FPS
100%
Price, $
$50
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T
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In Stock
Updated 140 minutes ago
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
113
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.23/FPS
38.21138211382114%
Price, $
$139
35%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K
Buy for $139 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 140 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Single-Core
423
61.66180758017493%
Multi-Core
816
39.40125543215838%
Intel Core i3-2120T | vs | Intel Core i5-3570K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 77 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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