Key Differences
In short — Core i3-2120 outperforms Core i5-3427U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-2120 is 467 days older than Core i5-3427U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3427U
- Consumes up to 74% less energy than Intel Core i3-2120 - 17 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Performs up to 1% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i5-3427U - 145 vs 143 FPS
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
145
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.17/FPS
100%
Price, $
$169.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 8947 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3427U | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
---|---|---|
Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
1.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
2.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
17 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
18.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |