Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4590S outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4590S is 970 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590S
- Performs up to 2% better in Metro Exodus than Core i3-2120T - 142 vs 139 FPS
- Up to 3% cheaper than Core i3-2120T - $48.4 vs $50.0
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-4590S - 35 vs 65 Watts
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Single-Core
423
39.02214022140221%
Multi-Core
816
27.651643510674344%
Intel Core i5-4590S | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 35 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |