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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3570K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3570K is 238 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Performs up to 2% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-2120T - 157 vs 154 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-3570K - $50.0 vs $139.0
- Consumes up to 55% less energy than Intel Core i5-3570K - 35 vs 77 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K
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Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Single-Core
423
61.66180758017493%
Multi-Core
816
39.40125543215838%
Intel Core i5-3570K | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
|---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 77 W | TDP | 35 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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