How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-2120 scores 20/100 overall; Intel Core i5-13400 scores 53.5/100. Intel Core i3-2120 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-13400 wins 16.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-2120 and the Intel Core i5-13400?

Intel Core i3-2120 advantages: 32% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; Lower launch price: $138 vs $221. Intel Core i5-13400 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 20; 1800% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB; 967% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 2,400.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-2120 or Intel Core i5-13400?

Intel Core i3-2120 launched cheaper at $138, versus $221 for the Intel Core i5-13400.

Intel Core i3-2120 vs Intel Core i5-13400

Intel

Intel Core i3-2120

$138

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13400

$221

20Single-core62.5

20Multi-core49.3

20Gaming50.2

1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-212016 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 20, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+43) and gaming (+30). Intel Core i3-2120 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-2120

32% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Lower launch price: $138 vs $221

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400

Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 20
1800% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
967% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 2,400

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i5-13400
Announced	2011	2023+1%
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1700
Process	32 nm	10 nm+69%
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	—	148 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i5-13400
Cores	2	10+400%
Performance cores	2	6+200%
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	4	16+300%
Base clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+39%
L2 cache	1 MB	10 MB+1800%
L3 cache	3 MB	20 MB+567%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i5-13400
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2000	Intel UHD Graphics 730
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,550 MHz+41%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i5-13400
Memory support	DDR3-1333	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	32 GB	128 GB+300%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i5-13400
PCIe version	2	5+150%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-2120	Intel Core i5-13400
Geekbench 6 (single)	780Top 100%	2,300+195%Top 29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,600Top 100%	11,300+606%Top 31%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,800Top 29%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	—	15,800Top 31%
PassMark	2,400Top 100%	25,600+967%Top 37%

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