Intel Core i3-2120 vs AMD EPYC 9334

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Intel Core i3-2120 or Intel Core i3-2120 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-2120 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2120, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9334 features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9334, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD EPYC
Intel Core i3-2120 Name AMD EPYC 9334
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD EPYC 9004
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2120 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2120 is 3.3 GHz
The AMD EPYC 9334 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9334 is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 32x Zen 4
None None 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 32
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 64
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2120 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2120 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD EPYC 9334 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name
48 Shaders --
10.1 Direct X --
Q1/2011 Release date --
6 Generation --
6 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 nm Technology --
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No VP9 --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR5-4800
2 Memory channels 12
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 210 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 200 W
None TDP up 240 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 210 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2120 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 9334 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
LGA 1155 Socket SP5
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
120 $ Release price 2990 $
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
-- Part Number 100-000000800
0 bytes L2-Cache 32.0 MB
32 nm Technology 5 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM