Intel Core i3-2120 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-2120 or MediaTek Helio A22 - 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 MediaTek Helio A22 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio A22 was released in Q1/2018. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio A22 (1) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 MediaTek Helio A22 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Helio A22 is at 2.00 GHz. |
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Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A22 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i3-2120 or MediaTek Helio A22 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 | PowerVR GE8300 |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
6 | Compute units | 1 |
48 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 10 |
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 | PowerVR GE8300 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
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 MediaTek Helio A22 supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 12.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A22 |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3200, LPDDR3-1866 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-2120 is 65 W, while the MediaTek Helio A22 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A22 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-2120 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The MediaTek Helio A22 is manufactured in 16 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A22 |
32 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1155 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
120 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A22
PowerVR GE8300 @ 0.65 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-2120 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
Unknown | Unknown |