Intel Core i3-2120 vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

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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 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Core i3-2120 Name AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3 PRO
2 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 3.8 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2020
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 1.6 GHz
6 Execution units 6
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Shaders 384
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
32 nm Technology 7 nm
6 Generation 9
10.1 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
 
 

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 15 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP up 25 W
None TDP down 10 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2021
3.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
LGA 1155 Socket FP6
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
120 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
32 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes