Intel Core i3-2120T vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Intel Core i3-2120T or Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 - 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 i3-2120T has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-2120T was released in Q3/2011.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 was released in Q2/2023.

The Intel Core i3-2120T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2120T is 2.60 GHz while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is at 2.20 GHz.

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

The Intel Core i3-2120T or Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 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.

A 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.

The Intel Core i3-2120T can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-2120T is 35 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core i3-2120T is manufactured in 32 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache.