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Core i3-2120T

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.6 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 53.3% (706th of 1441)

Based on 1,170 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, , 1F8BFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120T CPU @ 2.60GHz
Poor: 44%Average: 53.3% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-2120T averaged 46.6% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 80.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 61.4Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-2120T is just 15.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-2120T performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 159Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 158Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 1,170 samples)
Rank 70653.3%
Min Avg Max
65.1 Memory 80.4 90.1
39.7 1-Core 61.4 68.7
72.6 2-Core 107 130
52.8% 82.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
103 4-Core 154 175
111 8-Core 158 175
20.8% 156 Pts
Min Avg Max
109 64-Core 159 176
9.8% 159 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
54.2% Above average
Memory 83.9
1-Core 40.7
2-Core 123
51% 82.6 Pts
4-Core 145
8-Core 147
20% 146 Pts
64-Core 145
9% 145 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
53% Above average
Memory 83.2
1-Core 61.5
2-Core 104
54% 83.1 Pts
4-Core 133
8-Core 144
18% 139 Pts
64-Core 143
9% 143 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
48.5% Average
Memory 82.6
1-Core 47.4
2-Core 73.4
47% 67.8 Pts
4-Core 86.6
8-Core 89.9
12% 88.2 Pts
64-Core 92.1
6% 92.1 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
48% Average
Memory 74.6
1-Core 56.6
2-Core 100
49% 77.2 Pts
4-Core 128
8-Core 120
17% 124 Pts
64-Core 129
8% 129 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
47.8% Average
Memory 84.5
1-Core 57.6
2-Core 64.4
48% 68.8 Pts
4-Core 68.3
8-Core 71.6
9% 69.9 Pts
64-Core 69.2
4% 69.2 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
43% Average
Memory 62.8
1-Core 47.1
2-Core 80.8
41% 63.6 Pts
4-Core 135
8-Core 143
18% 139 Pts
64-Core 142
9% 142 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
42.9% Average
Memory 62.4
1-Core 64.7
2-Core 107
48% 78 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 148
19% 142 Pts
64-Core 145
9% 145 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
38.1% Below average
Memory 55.1
1-Core 43.9
2-Core 78.4
37% 59.1 Pts
4-Core 121
8-Core 136
17% 128 Pts
64-Core 130
8% 130 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
32.2% Below average
Memory 46.1
1-Core 49
2-Core 83.4
36% 59.5 Pts
4-Core 105
8-Core 124
15% 114 Pts
64-Core 121
8% 121 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: Dell Inspiron One 2020

CPU
Core i3-2120TIntel  $60Bench 53%, 1,170 samples1x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 146,665 samples102x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 150,891 samples60x
HD 4000 (Desktop 1.15 GHz)Intel  $15Bench 3%, 52,547 samples6x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples5x
SSD 256GBBench 72%, 6,980 samples3x
MX300 525GBCrucial  $150Bench 86%, 105,037 samples3x
RAM
HMT351S6CFR8C-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 27%, 17,632 samples17x
HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 25%, 19,285 samples13x
16JTF51264HZ-1G6M1 1x4GBMicronBench 30%, 703 samples8x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $88

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-2120T Processor (3M Cache, 2.60 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'11
Processor Numberi3-2120T
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$121.00
Clock Speed2.6 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ3'2013

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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