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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 Intel Xeon D-1734NT features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series. To use the Intel Xeon D-1734NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket. |
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Intel Core i3 | Family | Intel Xeon D |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i3-2120 | Name | Intel Xeon D-1734NT |
Intel Core i 2000 | Group | Intel Xeon D-1700 |
2 | Generation | 4 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 Intel Xeon D-1734NT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1734NT is 2.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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2x | Cores | 8x Sunny Cove |
None | None | 2.3 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
2 | CPU Cores | 8 |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Overclocking | No |
None | None | 3.1 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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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 Intel Xeon D-1734NT does not have integrated graphics. |
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1.1 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Q1/2011 | Release date | -- |
6 | Execution units | -- |
10.1 | Direct X | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
48 | Shaders | -- |
Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU name | |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
2.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
6 | Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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No | VP8 | -- |
No | VP9 | -- |
Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
No | JPEG | -- |
Decode | VC-1 | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
32.0 GB | Max. Memory | 256.0 GB |
21.3 GB/s | Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
DDR3-1333 | Memory type | DDR4-2666 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
2 | Memory channels | 2 |
No | ECC | Yes |
Thermal Management |
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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 50 W watts. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 50 W |
-- | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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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 Intel Xeon D-1734NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process. |
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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | BGA 2227 |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 15.0 MB |
3.0 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Ice Lake |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
120 $ | Release price | 713 $ |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |