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Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA1155
Its 3.3GHz dual-core Sandy Bridge architecture with Hyper-Threading provides responsive basic computing at a 65W TDP. The processor integrates Intel HD Graphics 2000 and a 3MB L3 cache, making it a capable, low-cost option for legacy LGA 1155 systems. This chip is best for users needing an affordable replacement to keep an older desktop running for web browsing and office tasks.
Cores 2
Threads 4
L3 Cache 3 MB
TDP 65 W
Socket LGA 1155
Integrated Graphics Intel HD Graphics 2000
27 Overall Score
Price $99
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average multi thread (16th percentile)
- Below average ai (18th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (22nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 26 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 |
| Model | 2120 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 32 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3300 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | 1333 |
| Channels | 2 |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 2 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
| TDP | 65 |
| Unlocked | No |
Graphics & AI
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Core i3 2120 | AMD A-Series APU A10-5800K | fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud | Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 | NEKSKA Electric Garlic Chopper Mini 350ml | Intel Xeon Gold SR3B5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 | 6 | - | - | 20 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 | 12 | - | - | 40 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | - | 4200 | 3060 | - | - | 3700 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 3 | 32 | 12 | - | - | 27.5 |
| Tdp W | 65 | 100 | 95 | - | 30 | 125 |
| Socket | LGA 1155 | Socket FM2 | LGA1366 | AM5 | - | LGA 3647 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | AMD Radeon HD 7660D | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i3 2120 | 18.1 | 54.4 | 57 | 21.5 | 16 | 75.5 | 39.8 |
| AMD A-Series APU A10-5800K Compare | 80.6 | 93.3 | 72.9 | 81.4 | 82.1 | 68.5 | 85.4 |
| fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud Compare | 25.7 | 20.1 | 64.8 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 65 | 36.1 |
| Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 Compare | 3.3 | 20.1 | 17.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 96.5 | 3.1 |
| NEKSKA Electric Garlic Chopper Mini 350ml Compare | 3.3 | 20.1 | 17.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 38.3 | 3.1 |
| Intel Xeon Gold SR3B5 Compare | 83.8 | 20.1 | 82.9 | 74.2 | 79.5 | 24.2 | 54.3 |
Price
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