Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz LGA 1155 Dual-Core Desktop Processor

Intel Core i3-2120 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I32120

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32 nm Sandy Bridge 65W
3MB L3 Cache
2 x 256KB L2 Cache
Intel HD Graphics 2000

As the first level of Intel’s Sandy Bridge processor family with the visuals you want built-in, the 2nd generation Intel Core i3 processor offers a fast, responsive, and visually immersive PC experience available to everyone. With the 2nd generation Intel Core i3 processor, you get built-in visuals that offer a rich and exciting set of capabilities for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware required. Also featured is Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, which enables each processor core to work on two tasks at the same time, giving you smart multitasking performance to move between applications quickly and without hesitation. This is where to start for visibly smart performance.

Fully integrated Microarchitecture on 32nm Process The Intel microarchitecture codename Sandy Bridge is an incredible leap in processor integration and manufacturing introduced in the 2nd generation Intel Core processor family. Manufactured entirely on Intel 32nm process technology, Sandy Bridge unifies processor cores, memory controller, last-level cache (LLC), and graphics and media processing. Such tight integration enables a host of performance and efficiency improvements, including fast access by cores and graphics to shared data in the last-level cache to accelerate graphics processing, fewer buses over which data and signaling must travel for faster processing, and more memory bandwidth for the cores to boost system performance.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology) Intel Hyper-Threading Technology delivers thread-level parallelism on each processor resulting in more efficient use of processor resources—higher processing throughput—and improved performance on the multi-threaded software of today and tomorrow.
Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache Technology dynamically allocates the shared cache to each processor core based on workload. This efficient, multi-core-optimized implementation increases the probability that each core can access data from faster, more efficient cache subsystem resulting in significantly reduced latency for frequently used data and improved performance.
Built-in Visuals The 2nd generation Intel Core processors integrate a suite of technologies built right into the processor that deliver stunning visual experiences. Intel Quick Sync Video is breakthrough hardware acceleration that makes fast work of creating, editing, synchronizing, and sharing your videos at home and on the internet. Built-in Intel HD Graphics enables superior mainstream gaming and 3D experiences – without the need for a discrete graphics card. Enjoy stunning visual quality and color fidelity for spectacular HD playback and immersive web browsing with Intel Clear Video HD Technology, plus the ultimate 3D visual experiences seamlessly from your PC with Intel InTru 3D Technology.
Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX) Intel AVX is a new 256 bit instruction set extension to SSE and is designed for applications that are Floating Point (FP) intensive. Intel AVX improves performance due to wider vectors, new extensible syntax, and rich functionality. This results in better management of data and general purpose applications like image, audio/video processing, scientific simulations, financial analytics and 3D modeling and analysis.
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Increasing manageability, security, and flexibility in IT environments, virtualization technologies like hardware-assisted Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) combined with software-based virtualization solutions provide maximum system utilization by consolidating multiple environments into a single server or PC. By abstracting the software away from the underlying hardware, a world of new usage models opens up that reduce costs, increase management efficiency, strengthen security, while making your computing infrastructure more resilient in the event of a disaster.

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Model

Brand: Intel

Series: Core i3

Model: BX80623I32120

CPU Socket Type

CPU Socket Type: LGA 1155

Tech Spec

Core: Sandy Bridge

Multi-Core: Dual-Core

Name: Core i3-2120

Operating Frequency: 3.3GHz

L2 Cache: 2 x 256KB

L3 Cache: 3MB

Manufacturing Tech: 32 nm

64 bit Support: Yes

Hyper-Threading Support: Yes

Virtualization Technology Support: Yes

Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 2000

Thermal Design Power: 65W

Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan included

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 3 years limited

Labor: 3 years limited

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Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years

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N/A 5/9/2013 3:25:09 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5Heat sink broke Pros: worked great until it received physical damage Cons: pegs are fragile but that's probably general to most processors. Other Thoughts: Can anyone help me with what heat sink to buy to replace the one that comes with this processor? 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
TD33 4/11/2013 6:47:27 AM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5New Build Pros: Got this CPU because always liked Intel. No issues installing and it is working great. Fast processing and the factory heat sink is doing a great job at keeping it cooled. Cons: None at this time. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 4/9/2013 9:50:47 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5Excellent processor. Pros: I am running this with WinXP Pro, Intel H61 board, 250 gig HD, and 4 gigs of ram and it just screams. Super fast performance. Even the integrated video is pretty good. Multitasking, burning CDs, downloading content, streaming video and burning DVDs. It chews through all of it. Cons: The prices on these chips have dropped significantly in the last few months, but these i3's are still expensive. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
omega21xx 3/21/2013 7:35:02 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5i3 Pros: Price/performance is great, no other cpu from AMD really comes close in gaming at this price, however there are some AMD cpus currently able to out the i3 in multithreaded tasks at this price. IF you are a gamer and need something cheap and don't plan to overclock or do anything all too threaded, this should be just fine. Cons: None Other Thoughts: If intel would release a K series for the budget overclocker the i3 would be an amazing sell and really eat into AMDs budget gamers. Although it would probably cannibalize their own i5 line a bit. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
L3G3ND 2/26/2013 4:02:54 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Awesome CPU!! Pros: Fast Dual Core works like a charm flawlessly !! Cons: NONE 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Corbitto 2/17/2013 7:07:07 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5	Rating: 4/5its okay.. Pros: Its affordable, if your looking for a standard cpu for just every day home use its a decent option. Cons: looking at the amd A10-5800K for the same price i would go with it. its overclock able. i honestly cant see a good use for this. (other than a budget hackintosh). and dont even bother with an after market heat sink or water cooling system. you wont be able to take advantage of it Other Thoughts: not my choice 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 2/10/2013 4:33:55 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Good Solid CPU Pros: Used this for a build for my parents who mostly use their computer for internet use and streaming videos. Since I was going to use a separate graphics card, I opted for the 2120. If you are going to try to use the on board graphics, I would recommend upgrading to a processor with the Intel HD 4000 graphics instead. Cons: As with all Intel Processors, the stock CPU cooler is not very good; but you are not buying this for the cooler now are you? Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
alecsteven6 2/10/2013 7:12:55 AM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Fantastic Pros: Low price, works as advertised, easy to install. Functions like a low level i5 without the cost. If you're looking for a budget processor, this is the one for you. Cons: None. It's done everything I've asked it. Other Thoughts: I love this processor. If you're thinking about dishing out the cash for a low-end i5, DON'T! Get this one! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Starkman 2/4/2013 6:16:19 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5	Rating: 5/5Strong little processor Pros: This is a good little workhorse. It's not top of the line, but for over-all computing needs (a bit of Excel, Word, games, etc.), it's great. It handles games at a very respectable level (as long as you're not a gamer who demands the absolute best). Cons: None Other Thoughts: I built my own system recently, and I chose this processor as a middle-of-the line workhorse. It has lived up to that well. Nzxt Technologies USB 3.0 Tempest 410 Steel Mid Tower Intel i3 core 3.3 GHz ASUS P8Z77-V LE LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 EVGA 01G-P4-2650-KR GeForce GTX 650 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 GeIL Black Dragon 16GB DR3 1600 WD AV-GP 500 GB AV Hard Drive (SATA II) Lite-On Super AllWrite 24X Sata Dvd+/-RW Dual Layer IHAS124-4 SeaSonic M12II 620w ATX SLI Ready 80 Bronze PFC Win7 Home Premium 64bit Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Maverick 1/31/2013 8:28:18 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Solid running CPU Pros: Was an upgrade from an old P4 and runs Windows 7 like a champ. Cons: Not i5 or i7 Other Thoughts: A great budget upgrade that takes you to the next level in computing. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
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