Intel Core i3-2120T vs Intel Core i5-8400T
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-2120T and the Intel Core i5-8400T. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W | 35W |
| Cores | 2 | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Winner: Intel Core i5-8400T — driven by Cores (6), Boost Clock (3.3 GHz), L3 Cache (9 MB)
Intel Core i3-2120T
1
performance point
Intel Core i5-8400T
10
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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