Core i3-13100F vs Core i3-2120

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Aggregated performance score

Core i3-2120
2011
2 cores / 4 threads
1.26

Core i3-13100F outperforms Core i3-2120 by 651% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2120 and Core i3-13100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2180741
Place by popularity89not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.1432.00
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Raptor Lake-S
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$95no data
Current price$76 (0.8x MSRP)$211

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-13100F has 22757% better value for money than i3-2120.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2120 and Core i3-13100F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size131 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2120 and Core i3-13100F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i3-13100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVXno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSXno data+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i3-2120 and Core i3-13100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+no data
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i3-13100F are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i3-13100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000no data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2120 and Core i3-13100F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i3-13100F.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-2120 1.26
i3-13100F 9.46
+651%

Core i3-13100F outperforms Core i3-2120 by 651% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-2120 1954
i3-13100F 14637
+649%

Core i3-13100F outperforms Core i3-2120 by 649% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-2120 499
i3-13100F 2276
+356%

Core i3-13100F outperforms Core i3-2120 by 356% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-2120 1031
i3-13100F 7731
+650%

Core i3-13100F outperforms Core i3-2120 by 650% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.26 9.46
Recency 20 February 2011 4 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 58 Watt

The Core i3-13100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2120 in performance tests.


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