i3-2120 vs i5-5675C

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-5675C
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.60
+186%
Core i3-2120
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.26

Core i5-5675C outperforms Core i3-2120 by a whopping 186% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15202305
Place by popularitynot in top-10098
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.14
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency5.141.80
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date15 April 2015 (9 years ago)20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$95

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache256K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size133 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data69 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors0 Million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection++
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120 are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
VT-i-no data
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200Intel HD Graphics 2000
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5675C and Core i3-2120.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

i5-5675C 3.60
+186%
i3-2120 1.26

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.

i5-5675C 5606
+186%
i3-2120 1957

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.

i5-5675C 1376
+177%
i3-2120 497

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.

i5-5675C 4179
+308%
i3-2120 1024

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-5675C 7440
+181%
i3-2120 2650

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.60 1.26
Integrated graphics card 3.95 0.55
Recency 15 April 2015 20 February 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm

i5-5675C has a 185.7% higher aggregate performance score, 618.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-5675C is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2120 in performance tests.


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