Ryzen 5 8645HS vs i3-2120

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2120
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.23
Ryzen 5 8645HS
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
14.37
+1068%

Ryzen 5 8645HS outperforms Core i3-2120 by a whopping 1068% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 5 8645HS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2305499
Place by popularity98not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.7930.22
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)6 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$95no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 5 8645HS 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size131 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
Number of transistors504 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 5 8645HS 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
SocketFCLGA1155FP8
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 5 8645HS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXRyzen AI, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 5 8645HS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 5 8645HS are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 5 8645HS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000AMD Radeon 760M
Quick Sync Video+-
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 Ryzen 5 8645HS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 5 8645HS.

PCIe version2.04.0
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 1.23
Ryzen 5 8645HS 14.37
+1068%

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.

i3-2120 1956
Ryzen 5 8645HS 22823
+1067%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.23 14.37
Integrated graphics card 0.55 14.92
Recency 20 February 2011 6 December 2023
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen 5 8645HS has a 1068.3% higher aggregate performance score, 2612.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 12 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 8645HS is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2120 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2120 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 8645HS is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2120 and Ryzen 5 8645HS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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