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Intel Core i3-3120ME Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i3-3120ME was released in Q3/2012 and has 2 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket BGA 1023. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i3-3120ME achieved a result of 462 points (single-core) or 1,055 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Intel Core i3-3120ME |
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| Family: | Intel Core i3 (205) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i 3000M (29) |
| Architecture: | Ivy Bridge H |
| Technology: | 22 nm |
| Segment: | Notebook |
| Generation: | 3 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i3-3120ME has 2 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3120ME is 2.40 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 2 / 4 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 2x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 2.40 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | -- |
| Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
The Intel Core i3-3120ME has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i3-3120ME has the Intel HD Graphics 4000 installed, which has 16 streaming multiprocessors (128 shaders).
| GPU name: | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
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| GPU frequency: | 0.65 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 0.90 GHz |
| Compute units: | 16 |
| Shader: | 128 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q1/2011 |
| Max. displays: | 3 |
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| Generation: | 7 |
| Direct X: | 11.0 |
| Technology: | 22 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 2 GB |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.
| h265 / HEVC (8 bit): | No |
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| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | No |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | No |
| VP9: | No |
| AV1: | No |
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| AVC: | Decode / Encode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-3120ME supports a maximum of 16 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 25.6 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR3-1600 | 25.6 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 16 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | Yes |
| PCIe: | 2.0 x 16 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-3120ME has a TDP of 35 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 35 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | 105 °C |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i3-3120ME is made in 22 nm and has 3.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 22 nm |
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| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | BGA 1023 |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | 3.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| Release date: | Q3/2012 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-3120ME have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
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