Intel Core i3-2120

Intel Core i3-2120
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i3-2120, a processor from the Sandy Bridge S generation, once formed a reliable foundation for numerous desktop computers. It was designed for use in home offices and for everyday tasks. One of its notable features is the integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000. This graphics capability allowed users to operate their PC without an additional graphics card.

This was perfectly adequate at the time for basic multimedia applications and web browsing. Manufacturing in the 32-nanometer process also ensured respectable energy efficiency. This made the Intel Core i3-2120 a sensible choice for price-conscious systems. With its 3 MB Level-3 cache, it offered good responsiveness for common programs.

Support for PCIe 2.0 was also standard, allowing a dedicated graphics card to be retrofitted if required. For simple tasks such as word processing or emails, this processor can still do its job. It is an example of the robust construction that Intel delivered in that era. We see how durable these processors can be.

  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000
  • Energy-efficient manufacturing in 32-nanometer process
  • Robust performance for everyday tasks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 810 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 764 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-3250T
2C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
541
Intel Core i7-930
4C / 8T · 3.06 GHz
541
Intel Core i3-2120
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
534
Intel Celeron G1850
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
532
Intel Core i5-2300
4C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
526
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Celeron G4920
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
1,163
Intel Core i3-2125
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
1,162
Intel Core i3-2120
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
1,140
Intel Celeron G3920
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
1,136
Intel Celeron G3930
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
1,136
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-3240
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
672
Intel Core i3-3245
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
672
Intel Core i3-2120
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
668
Intel Core i5-2310
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
666
Intel Pentium D1508
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
659
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i3-3240
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,483
AMD FX-4320
AMD FX-4320 100 %
4C / 4T · 4.20 GHz
1,481
Intel Core i3-2120
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
1,478
Intel Core i3-4160T
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,476
AMD Phenom II X4 840
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
1,473
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i5-3570
Intel HD Graphics 2500
110
Intel Core i5-3570S
Intel HD Graphics 2500
110
Intel Core i3-2120
Intel HD Graphics 2000
106
Intel Core i5-3470S
Intel HD Graphics 2500
106
Intel Core i5-3470
Intel HD Graphics 2500
106
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-3220
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
279
Intel Xeon E5450
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
271
Intel Core i3-2120
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
268
Intel Core i3-2100
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
253
Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
252
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
4C / 4T · 2.33 GHz
786
Intel Core i3-3210
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
785
Intel Core i3-2120
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
783
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
6C / 6T · 2.80 GHz
782
AMD A8-6600K
4C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
771

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i3 (205)
CPU groupIntel Core i 2000 (28)
ArchitectureSandy Bridge S
Technology32 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1155
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 3.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 2000
GPU frequency0.85 - 1.10 GHz
CUs / Shader6 / 48
Raytracing
Max. displays2
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology32 nm
Release dateQ1/2011

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1333
21.3 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release dateQ1/2011
Release price120 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i3-2120
Intel Core i3-2120
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