Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 vs Intel Core i3-2120T
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 and the Intel Core i3-2120T. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 35W |
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.16 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.16 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Wolfdale | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| L3 Cache | - | 3 MB |
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
4
specs won
Intel Core i3-2120T
2
specs won
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