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Core i3-2120

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.30 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≈ Q4 2017.

Average Bench: 47.4% (867th of 1442)

Based on 12 user benchmarks.  Device: 1F8BFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Poor: 42%Average: 47.4% Great: 55%
Gaming
Gaming 47%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-2120 averaged 52.6% 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 67.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 73.1Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-2120 is just 13.2%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-2120 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 168Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 160Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 12 samples)
Rank 86747.4%
Min Avg Max
29.2 Memory 67.2 83.6
16 1-Core 73.1 86.3
39.2 2-Core 143 171
55.2% 94.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
115 4-Core 162 195
114 8-Core 160 196
21.6% 161 Pts
Min Avg Max
122 64-Core 168 217
10.4% 168 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
50.7% Above average
Memory 69.6
1-Core 72.2
2-Core 128
54% 90 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 189
25% 188 Pts
64-Core 188
12% 188 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
50.6% Above average
Memory 75.5
1-Core 83.4
2-Core 156
62% 105 Pts
4-Core 151
8-Core 155
20% 153 Pts
64-Core 158
10% 158 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
48.5% Average
Memory 65.3
1-Core 84.7
2-Core 155
58% 102 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 185
25% 184 Pts
64-Core 180
11% 180 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
48% Average
Memory 67.6
1-Core 84.3
2-Core 166
60% 106 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 158
22% 163 Pts
64-Core 160
10% 160 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
46.9% Average
Memory 69.2
1-Core 83.8
2-Core 157
60% 103 Pts
4-Core 142
8-Core 158
20% 150 Pts
64-Core 158
10% 158 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
46.6% Average
Memory 68
1-Core 83.5
2-Core 156
59% 103 Pts
4-Core 146
8-Core 157
20% 151 Pts
64-Core 153
10% 153 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
42.2% Average
Memory 62.6
1-Core 77.7
2-Core 131
53% 90.4 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 118
17% 124 Pts
64-Core 124
8% 124 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
24.5% Poor
Memory 29.2
1-Core 16
2-Core 39.2
18% 28.1 Pts
4-Core 115
8-Core 114
15% 114 Pts
64-Core 122
8% 122 Pts
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-2120 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi3-2120
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$111.00 - $120.00
Clock Speed3.30 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Graphics Base Frequency850.00 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.10 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
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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