Intel Core i3-8120
About processor
The Intel Core i3-8120 is a solid mid-range processor that offers great performance for everyday computing tasks. With a total of 4 cores and 4 threads, this processor provides enough power to handle multitasking, office work, and light gaming without breaking a sweat.
The 14nm Coffee Lake architecture ensures efficient power usage, while the 6MB L3 cache helps to deliver smooth and responsive performance. With a TDP of 65W, the i3-8120 strikes a good balance between power and energy efficiency, making it suitable for a wide range of desktop setups.
One of the standout features of the i3-8120 is its integrated UHD Graphics 630, which provides decent graphics performance for casual gaming and multimedia tasks. While it may not be able to handle the latest AAA titles at high settings, it can certainly handle older games and popular eSports titles with ease.
Overall, the Intel Core i3-8120 is a reliable and capable processor for everyday use. Whether you're looking for a chip to power your home office PC or casual gaming rig, the i3-8120 offers a good mix of performance, efficiency, and value.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
September 2018
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.
Core i3-8120
Code Name
Coffee Lake
Generation
Core i3 (Coffee Lake)
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).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
N/A
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
256 KB (per core)
L3 Cache
6 MB (shared)
Multiplier Unlocked
No
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 1151
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
Multiplier
37.0x
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.
14 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.
Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
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.
DDR4
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
ECC Memory
Yes
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
UHD Graphics 630