Intel Core i3-3120ME

Intel Core i3-3120ME
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i3-3120ME once formed a solid base. It was often found in notebooks and embedded systems. This processor was based on the Ivy Bridge H architecture. It proved to be a reliable partner for everyday tasks. Good energy efficiency was provided thanks to the 22 nm manufacturing process.

That was a remarkable advance at the time. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 enabled versatile use. It supported smooth media playback. Simple graphics content could also be processed well. A dedicated graphics card was therefore often unnecessary. This was particularly practical for compact devices.

With its 3 MB L3 cache, this processor processed data quickly. This helped the overall system performance noticeably. The Intel Core i3-3120ME was a smart choice. It was suitable for users who were looking for a good compromise. It offered enough performance for office applications and web browsing.

We still see it in some older devices today. There, it continues to provide reliable service.
  • Ivy Bridge H Architecture
  • 22 nm Manufacturing Process
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • 3 MB L3-Cache

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 719 / 834
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 724 / 832
In segment Notebook
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-3317U
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
431
Intel Core i5-2537M
2C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
427
Intel Core i3-3120ME
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
424
Intel Pentium 2030M
2C / 2T · 2.50 GHz
421
Intel Pentium B980
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
419
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-2677M
2C / 4T · 1.80 GHz
849
Intel Pentium J4205
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
848
Intel Core i3-3120ME
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
846
Intel Core i3-2370M
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
844
Intel Atom x6416RE
4C / 4T · 1.70 GHz
841
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

Intel Core i5-3439Y
2C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
472
AMD A10-9600P
4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
469
Intel Core i3-3120ME
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
462
Intel Core i3-4158U
2C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
457
Intel Celeron 5205U
2C / 2T · 1.90 GHz
457
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

Intel Celeron 4305UE
2C / 2T · 2.00 GHz
1,065
AMD A10-8700P
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
1,063
Intel Core i3-3120ME
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
1,055
Intel Core i3-4025U
2C / 4T · 1.90 GHz
1,040
Intel Core i3-4030U
2C / 4T · 1.90 GHz
1,040
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

AMD A6-5400B
AMD A6-5400B 107 %
AMD Radeon HD 7540D
246
Intel Core i5-3610ME
Intel HD Graphics 4000
243
Intel Core i3-3120ME
Intel HD Graphics 4000
230
Intel Core i3-3217UE
Intel HD Graphics 4000
230
Intel Core i5-2410M
Intel HD Graphics 3000
230

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i3 (205)
CPU groupIntel Core i 3000M (29)
ArchitectureIvy Bridge H
Technology22 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1023
Generation3
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 2.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 4000
GPU frequency0.65 - 0.90 GHz
CUs / Shader16 / 128
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology22 nm
Release dateQ1/2011

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP35 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.105 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release dateQ3/2012
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i3-3120ME
Intel Core i3-3120ME
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