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Core i3-2120T vs Core i5-4690S

Core i3-2120T vs Core i5-4690S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $60 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690S

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690S LGA 1150 - BX80646I54690S

Buy for $52 on Amazon

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Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $60 on Amazon

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vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690S

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690S LGA 1150 - BX80646I54690S

Buy for $52 on Amazon

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Updated 3 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $127

Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Availability
MSRP in USD: $224

Intel Core i5-4690S LGA 1150 - BX80646I54690S

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690S outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-4690S is 970 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690S - 35 vs 65 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690S

Performs up to 4% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-2120T - 169 vs 162 FPS
Up to 13% cheaper than Core i3-2120T - $52.0 vs $60.0
Up to 16% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-2120T - $0.31 vs $0.37 per FPS

This is a free version of Forza Horizon 5.

Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

FPS

162

95%

Value, $/FPS

$0.37/FPS

83%

Price, $

$60

86%

Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

FPS

169

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.31/FPS

100%

Price, $

$52

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690S LGA 1150 - BX80646I54690S

Buy for $52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

106

FPS

123

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

49

FPS

128

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

165

FPS

193

FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

110

FPS

118

FPS

Elden Ring

Elden Ring

231

FPS

325

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Single-Core

423

37%

Multi-Core

816

24%

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Single-Core

1122

100%

Multi-Core

3299

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T	vs	Intel Core i5-4690S
Sep 4th, 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
2.6 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.2 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	3.9 GHz
35 W	TDP	65 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
26.0x	Multiplier	32.0x
Intel HD 2000	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 4600
No	Overclockable	No

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