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Intel Core i3-3120M or Intel Core i3-3120M – 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 i3-3120M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series. To use the Intel Core i3-3120M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket. The AMD E2-7015 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD E series. To use the AMD E2-7015, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket. |
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3 | Generation | 0 |
Intel Core i3 | Family | AMD E |
Intel Core i 3000M | Group | Unknown M |
Intel Core i3-3120M | Name | AMD E2-7015 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Core i3-3120M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3120M is 2.5 GHz The AMD E2-7015 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD E2-7015 is 1.5 GHz |
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2.5 GHz | Frequency | 1.5 GHz |
2 | CPU Cores | 2 |
2x | Cores | 2x |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Overclocking | Yes |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
4 | Threads | 2 |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Core i3-3120M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3120M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders and 16 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The AMD E2-7015 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD E2-7015 uses the AMD Radeon R2 (Beema), which has 128 texture shaders and 2 execution units. |
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7 | Generation | 6 |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
16 | Execution units | 2 |
128 | Shaders | 128 |
1.1 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
22 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU name | AMD Radeon R2 (Beema) |
2.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2.0 GB |
11.0 | Direct X | 12 |
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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Decode | JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode |
No | AV1 | No |
No | VP9 | No |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | AVC | Decode |
No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | VP8 | No |
Decode | VC-1 | Decode |
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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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2 | Memory channels | 1 |
32.0 GB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
DDR3-1600 | Memory type | DDR3-1333 |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
25.6 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 10 W watts. |
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35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
105 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The Intel Core i3-3120M is manufactured using a 22 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. |
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Q3/2012 | Release date | -- |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Unknown |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | Unknown |
Monolithic | Chip design | -- |
3.0 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | Unknown |
22 nm | Technology | -- |
PGA 988 | Socket | FP4 |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
-- | Release price | -- |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 1.0 MB |