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Core i5-2400S vs Core i3-2120T

Core i5-2400S vs Core i3-2120T: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-2400S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-2400S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-2400S 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 i5-2400S is 238 days older than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S

  • Performs up to 13% better in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i3-2120T - 43 vs 38 FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

  • Up to 14% cheaper than Core i5-2400S - $60.0 vs $70.0
  • Up to 3% better value when playing Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i5-2400S - $1.58 vs $1.63 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400S - 35 vs 65 Watts
This is a free version of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

43

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.63/FPS

96%

Price, $

$70

85%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

38

88%

Value, $/FPS

$1.58/FPS

100%

Price, $

$60

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

496

100%

Multi-Core

1352

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

85%

Multi-Core

816

60%

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo

Intel Core i5-2400S

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Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Intel Core i3-2120T

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Sep 4th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Sandy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
4Threads4
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
2.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
65 WTDP
35 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
25.0xMultiplier
26.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
NoOverclockableNo

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