Processor comparison
Intel Core i3-7120 vs Intel Core i5-2320
Intel
Intel Core i3-7120
Intel Socket 1151
4000 MHz
2 cores
Jul 2017
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i5-2320
Intel Socket 1155
3000 MHz
4 cores
Sep 2011
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i3-7120129%
- Intel Core i5-2320100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i3-7120156%
- Intel Core i5-2320100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i3-7120102%
- Intel Core i5-2320100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-7120
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 56% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 44 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 29% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2320
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i3-7120
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i3-7120 | Intel Core i5-2320 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| HTT | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i3-7120 | Intel Core i5-2320 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Kabylake | Intel_SandyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | Sandy Bridge |
| Release Date | Jul 2017 | Sep 2011 |
Cores
| Intel Core i3-7120 | Intel Core i5-2320 |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 | Intel HD 2000 |
Cache
| Intel Core i3-7120 | Intel Core i5-2320 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i3-7120 | Intel Core i5-2320 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Max Case Temp | 65°C | unknown |
| Package | FC-LGA1151 | FC-LGA10 |
| Die Size | unknown | 216mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i3-7120 | Intel Core i5-2320 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 4000 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | none | 3300 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 51 W | 95 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i3-71204800 points
- Intel Core i5-23203300 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i3-712011520 points
- Intel Core i5-232012000 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i3-7120 (simulated)170.48
- Intel Core i5-2320 (simulated)108.81
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i3-7120 (simulated)440
- Intel Core i5-2320 (simulated)427.27
points - higher is better