Intel Core i3-2120 | AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-2120 or AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-2120 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-2120 was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE was released in Q3/2020. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 4000G (22) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Renoir (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-2120 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2120 is 3.30 GHz while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE is at 3.30 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i3-2120 or AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.90 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 9 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
6 | Compute units | 7 |
48 | Shader | 448 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-2120 can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-2120 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-2120 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
120 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-2120 | AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE |
Unknown | Unknown |