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Intel Core i3-2120 processor in retail box

Intel

Intel Core i3-2120 3.3 GHz LGA 1155 2 in 1 accessory

SKU CH-TXRC-KHYH2

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.

How it compares

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Price $208.99
Pricier than about 89% of the 7,473 comparable items (median $56.99).

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Specifications

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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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