Intel Core i3-2120
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.3 - 3.3 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 65W
Price: $161.33 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-2120
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.3 - 3.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$161.33
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-2120 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.3GHz base to 3.3GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core.
Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. At $161.33 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
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