Key Differences
In short — Core i5-661 outperforms Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-661 is 605 days older than Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Performs up to 1% better in Minecraft than Core i3-2120T - 604 vs 597 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Consumes up to 60% less energy than Intel Core i5-661 - 35 vs 87 Watts
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Single-Core
423
86.68032786885246%
Multi-Core
816
87.83638320775027%
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
---|---|---|
Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
87 W | TDP | 35 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |