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Core i5-14600KF vs Pentium G2120

Core i5-14600KF vs Pentium G2120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-14600KF

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $293.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

vs

Intel Pentium G2120

3.1 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Pentium G2120 3.1 GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G2120

Buy for $52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 181 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-14600KF

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14600KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $293.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

vs

Intel Pentium G2120

3.1 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Pentium G2120 3.1 GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G2120

Buy for $52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 181 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-14600KF outperforms the cheaper Pentium G2120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Pentium G2120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600KF is 4061 days newer than the cheaper Pentium G2120.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600KF

  • Performs up to 16% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Pentium G2120 - 194 vs 167 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G2120 - 20 vs 2 threads

Advantages of Intel Pentium G2120

  • Up to 82% cheaper than Core i5-14600KF - $52.0 vs $293.99
  • Up to 80% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-14600KF - $0.31 vs $1.52 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-14600KF Logo
Core i5-14600KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

194

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.52/FPS

20%

Price, $

$293.99

17%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $293.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

Intel Pentium G2120 Logo
Pentium G2120

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

167

86%

Value, $/FPS

$0.31/FPS

100%

Price, $

$52

100%

Value Winner

Intel Pentium G2120 3.1 GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G2120

Buy for $52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 181 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-14600KF Logo
Core i5-14600KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Intel Pentium G2120 Logo
Pentium G2120

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-14600KF Logo
Core i5-14600KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2769

100%

Multi-Core

15636

100%

Intel Pentium G2120 Logo
Pentium G2120

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

526

18%

Multi-Core

922

5%

Intel Core i5-14600KF Logo

Intel Core i5-14600KF

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Intel Pentium G2120 Logo

Intel Pentium G2120

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateSep 3rd, 2012
Core i5CollectionPentium
Raptor LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores2
20
Threads2
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
5.3 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
Not AvailableTDP55 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
35.0x
Multiplier31.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-14600KF or Pentium G2120

Assassin's Creed Valhalla, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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