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Intel Core i3 2120
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| Socket | 1155 | ||
| Number of cores | 2 | ||
| Clock rate | 3.3 GHz | ||
| Cache | 3 MB | ||
| Thermal Design Power | 65 W | ||
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| Technology | 32 nm |
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Régis Jehl
Translator: Sam McGeever
Test date: June 21, 2011
Translator: Sam McGeever
Test date: June 21, 2011
The Intel Core i3 2120 processor is a slightly faster version of the Core i3 2100. The two cores run at 3.3 GHz instead of 3.1 GHz, and although there's no Turbo mode, Hyper-threading allows the CPU to present two extra logical cores to the OS.
The extra 200 MHz has improved performance by around 3%, allowing the Core i3 2120 to perform almost exactly like the AMD Phenom II 4 965 when running applications, but the Intel processor retains a serious lead when it comes to video gaming.
General overall average.
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For more information about the dual-core Core i3 2000 series, we suggest you read our detailed review of the Intel Core i3 2100. There's also our performance index, which covers all the processors we've tested so far and allows you to compare them at a glance.
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Intel Core i3 2120
Pluses
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Good performance overall
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Hyper-threading
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Energy consumption
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Integrated graphics useful for an office PC
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Integrated graphics support stereoscopic 3D and hardware acceleration
Minuses
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No Turbo mode
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Faster CPUs are available
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Graphics not good enough for regular gamers
Intel has produced a well-rounded CPU that can handle most jobs, including video games. You can certainly get a better processor—but you'll be paying more for it, too.
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