Intel · Core i3 · 2011 · LGA1155
The Intel Core i3-2120 is a desktop processor with 2 cores, released in 2011 at an MSRP of $138. It is part of the Core i3 lineup, using the 2nd Gen platform, and fits the LGA1155 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Sandy Bridge" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 4 threads for improved parallelism. It operates at a fixed 3.3 GHz. Intel manufactures the "Sandy Bridge" silicon on a 32nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR3 memory. With a TDP of 65W, the Core i3-2120 is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. Integrated graphics are provided by the HD 2000 solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 512KB/core of L2, and 3MB of L3 cache.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i3 |
| Series | 2nd Gen |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2011 |
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 512KB/core |
| L3 cache | 3MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| Process | 32nm |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Integrated graphics | HD 2000 |
| Chipsets | Z68, P67, H67, H61, B65, Z77, H77, B75 |
| Launch MSRP | $138 |
| Part number | BX80623I32120 |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8062301044204 |