Intel
Intel Core i3-2120 3.3 GHz LGA 1155 2 in 1 accessory
Dual-core processor running at 3.3 GHz with 3 MB cache for LGA 1155 sockets
- Dual-core design with Hyper-Threading delivers four threads for everyday multitasking
- 3 GHz base frequency keeps common applications responsive
- Integrated graphics reach 1.1 GHz maximum dynamic frequency for light media tasks
- 3 MB Smart Cache reduces latency for frequently used data
- 65 W thermal design power suits compact 2-in-1 chassis
Processor identity
The Intel Core i3-2120 is a dual-core desktop processor running at 3.3 GHz with 3 MB of Smart Cache. It fits the LGA 1155 socket and is built on a 32 nm process with a 65 W thermal design power. The chip includes integrated graphics that operate at a base frequency of 850 MHz and can reach 1.1 GHz dynamically.
Integrated graphics impact
The on-die graphics provide video output without a separate card, using system memory with a maximum bandwidth of 21 GB/s. Hyper-Threading enables four threads across the two cores, while Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) supports hardware-assisted virtual machines. A 5 GT/s DMI link connects the processor to the chipset.
Socket and power fit
This processor requires a motherboard with an LGA 1155 socket and a cooling solution rated for 65 W. Buyers who need more than two cores or a newer socket standard should consider other options.
Highlights
- Dual-core design with Hyper-Threading delivers four threads for everyday multitasking
- 3 GHz base frequency keeps common applications responsive
- Integrated graphics reach 1.1 GHz maximum dynamic frequency for light media tasks
- 3 MB Smart Cache reduces latency for frequently used data
- 65 W thermal design power suits compact 2-in-1 chassis
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Will the stock cooler on this 65 W TDP processor need replacing after a few years?
The 65 W TDP is designed for the included boxed cooler; dust the heatsink annually and replace only if bearing noise develops.
What thermal limit appears first when the i3-2120 runs at 3.3 GHz continuously?
The 65 W power ceiling is reached before the 1.1 GHz graphics turbo can sustain, so the CPU cores throttle first.
How much heat and noise does the BX80623I32120 produce during all-day loads?
At 65 W the chip releases modest heat; a standard case fan keeps temperatures low and noise barely audible.
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