Key Differences
In short — Core i3-2120T outperforms Core i5-430M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-2120T is 605 days newer than Core i5-430M.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Performs up to 3% better in Rust than Core i5-430M - 153 vs 149 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-430M doesn't have integrated graphics
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-430M
Mobile • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i3-2120T
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-430M | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Arrandale | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| 2.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 35 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 17.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
