Intel · Core i3 · 2011 · LGA1155
The Intel Core i3-2120T is a desktop processor with 2 cores, released in 2011. 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 2.6 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 35W, the Core i3-2120T 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.
35W low-power T-series variant.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i3 |
| Series | 2nd Gen |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2011 |
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 512KB/core |
| L3 cache | 3MB |
| TDP | 35W |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| Process | 32nm |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Integrated graphics | HD 2000 |
| Chipsets | Z68, P67, H67, H61, B65, Z77, H77, B75 |
| Part number | BX80623I32120T |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8062301046008 |