Intel Core i3-2120
About processor
The Intel Core i3-2120 is a dual-core processor designed for desktop computers. It is part of the Sandy Bridge series and is built on a 32nm technology. With a total of 2 cores and 4 threads, this processor has a TDP of 65W, making it a reasonably energy-efficient option.
In terms of performance, the Intel Core i3-2120 achieved a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 512 and a Multi Core score of 1069. While these scores may not be the highest compared to more modern processors, they are still respectable for everyday computing tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and light multitasking.
One of the main advantages of the Intel Core i3-2120 is its affordability, making it a suitable option for budget-friendly desktop builds or upgrades. Additionally, it is known for its reliability and stability, ensuring a consistent performance over time.
However, due to its older architecture, the Intel Core i3-2120 may struggle with more demanding tasks such as gaming or heavy video editing. Overall, the Intel Core i3-2120 is a solid entry-level processor that offers decent performance for basic computing needs.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
February 2011
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i3-2120
Code Name
Sandy Bridge
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.30 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1155
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
65 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
2.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3 1066/1333
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
5 GT/s
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
21 GB/s
GPU Specifications
GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.10 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
512
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
1069
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
613
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1374
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1517
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
1963
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core