Intel Core i5-760 vs Core i3-2120

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Combined performance score

i3-2120
1.27

Core i5-760 outperforms Core i3-2120 by 35% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-2120 and Core i5-760 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking21551914
Place by popularity63not in top-100
Value for money0.140.44
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Lynnfield (2009−2010)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years old)18 July 2010 (13 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$95$230
Current price$47 (0.5x MSRP)$30 (0.1x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-760 has 214% better value for money than i3-2120.

Technical specs

Core i3-2120 and Core i5-760 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.33 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size131 mm2296 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C73 °C
Number of transistors504 million774 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2120 and Core i5-760 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1156,LGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i5-760. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2
AES-NI--
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-1.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-2120 and Core i5-760 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Identity Protection+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i5-760 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i5-760. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory supportno data-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000no data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2120 and Core i5-760 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i5-760.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-2120 1.27
i5-760 1.71
+34.6%

Core i5-760 outperforms Core i3-2120 by 35% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-2120 1957
i5-760 2626
+34.2%

Core i5-760 outperforms Core i3-2120 by 34% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-2120 500
+9.4%
i5-760 457

Core i3-2120 outperforms Core i5-760 by 9% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-2120 1033
i5-760 1274
+23.3%

Core i5-760 outperforms Core i3-2120 by 23% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i3-2120 2650
i5-760 4560
+72.1%

Core i5-760 outperforms Core i3-2120 by 72% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.27 1.71
Recency 20 February 2011 18 July 2010
Physical cores 2 4
Cost $95 $230
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

The Core i5-760 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2120 in performance tests.


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