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Core i3-3120M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.5 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 50.1% (809th of 1459)

Based on 14,372 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3120M CPU @ 2.50GHz
Poor: 35%Average: 50.1% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Sail boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3120M averaged 49.9% 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 75.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 57.5Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3120M is 24.1%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3120M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 151Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 151Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 14,372 samples)
Rank 80950.1%
Min Avg Max
52.8 Memory 75.2 90.6
31.6 1-Core 57.5 66.7
57.8 2-Core 101 124
49.5% 77.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
80.3 4-Core 147 172
86.2 8-Core 151 172
19.8% 149 Pts
Min Avg Max
80.2 64-Core 151 173
9.3% 151 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
54.9% Above average
Memory 82.7
1-Core 65.1
2-Core 123
56% 90.2 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 160
21% 160 Pts
64-Core 160
10% 160 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
53.3% Above average
Memory 84.2
1-Core 58.8
2-Core 97.7
52% 80.2 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 146
18% 138 Pts
64-Core 150
9% 150 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
51.9% Above average
Memory 79.8
1-Core 55.4
2-Core 93.7
50% 76.3 Pts
4-Core 139
8-Core 157
19% 148 Pts
64-Core 159
10% 159 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
51.6% Above average
Memory 86.5
1-Core 61.6
2-Core 92.9
53% 80.3 Pts
4-Core 102
8-Core 92.5
13% 97.3 Pts
64-Core 160
10% 160 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
50.1% Above average
Memory 73.4
1-Core 64.4
2-Core 121
53% 86.3 Pts
4-Core 156
8-Core 164
21% 160 Pts
64-Core 164
10% 164 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 1.7 GHz (avg)
30.8% Below average
Memory 48
1-Core 40.9
2-Core 59.2
32% 49.4 Pts
4-Core 80.8
8-Core 79.6
11% 80.2 Pts
64-Core 65.6
4% 65.6 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 1.2 GHz (avg)
18.4% Very poor
Memory 29.2
1-Core 24.6
2-Core 39.8
20% 31.2 Pts
4-Core 45.8
8-Core 44.9
6% 45.3 Pts
64-Core 51.1
3% 51.1 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,304,207 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Toshiba Satellite C55-A

CPU
Core i3-3120MIntel  $100Bench 50%, 14,372 samples91x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples126x
HD Graphics (G3 Pentium/Celeron 1.0/1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 28,701 samples91x
HD Graphics (Bay Trail 0.667 - 0.854 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 90,156 samples46x
SSD
PLUS 240GBSandiskBench 45%, 86,316 samples6x
CS900 500GB SSDPNYBench 75%, 16,267 samples5x
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples5x
RAM
M471B5173QH0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 25%, 38,580 samples16x
M471B5273CH0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 26%, 3,608 samples12x
M471B5173DB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 24%, 51,191 samples12x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 66% - Good Total price: $100

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-3120M Processor (3M Cache, 2.50 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'12
Processor Numberi3-3120M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$225.00
Clock Speed2.5 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
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/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes1

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
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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Liked (edit your comment) Add link

9 months ago.

IND-User
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4,830

Good

6 months ago.

Good processing power. Excellent for office use home use and workstation . Ok for gaming.

NLD-User
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3,548

Excellent

2 years ago.

The I3-3120M has great performance and is still fast for todays standard. Many makers such as Medion and Lenovo combined this CPU with the Nvidia GT740M because it is a great combination without any bottleneck.

COL-User
Avatar level
2,996

Average

4 years ago.

It was good for 2014 computer now its getting to slow

DNK-User
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2,226

Excellent

3 years ago.

Back in the day it was fast a CPU and its still good to todays standards.

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