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Intel Core i3-2120 vs Intel Core i3-3220

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20Inno Score
VS
WINNER
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20.2Inno Score
20Single-core20
20Multi-core20.4
20Gaming20
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-21206 spec wins — Intel Core i3-3220

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-2120 scores 20 against 20.2 for Intel Core i3-3220. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i3-3220 edges ahead in Multi-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-2120

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-3220

  • 31% lower process: 22 nm vs 32 nm
  • 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
  • 13% higher PassMark: 2,700 vs 2,400
  • Lower launch price: $117 vs $138

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-2120Intel Core i3-3220
Announced20112012
SocketLGA1155LGA1155
Process32 nm22 nm+31%
Base TDP65 W55 W+15%
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-2120Intel Core i3-3220
Cores22
Performance cores22
Efficiency cores00
Threads44
Base clock3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache3 MB3 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-2120Intel Core i3-3220
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 2000Intel HD Graphics 2500
iGPU clock1,100 MHz+5%1,050 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-2120Intel Core i3-3220
Memory supportDDR3-1333DDR3-1600
Max memory32 GB32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-2120Intel Core i3-3220
PCIe version22
CPU PCIe lanes1616

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-2120 versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-2120Intel Core i3-3220
Geekbench 6 (single)780790+1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,6001,720+8%
Cinebench R23 (single)—765
Cinebench R23 (multi)—1,900
PassMark2,4002,700+13%

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