i3-4120U vs i3-4150

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4150
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.18
+74.4%
Core i3-4120U
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.25

Core i3-4150 outperforms Core i3-4120U by an impressive 74% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-4150 i3-4150
i3-4120U i3-4120U

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18522312
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency3.757.74
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)14 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$281

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
GPIOno data+
Smart Connectno data+
FDIno data-
AMTno data9.5
Matrix Storageno data-
HD Audiono data+
RSTno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4400Intel HD Graphics 4400
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz3200x2000@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3200x2000@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60HzN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1612
PCI supportno data-
USB revisionno data3.0
Total number of SATA portsno data4
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data4
Integrated IDEno data-
Number of USB portsno data4
Integrated LANno data-
UARTno data+

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.

i3-4150 2.18
+74.4%
i3-4120U 1.25

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.

i3-4150 3395
+74.3%
i3-4120U 1948

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 2.18 1.25
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 15 Watt

i3-4150 has a 74.4% higher aggregate performance score.

i3-4120U, on the other hand, has 260% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-4150 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4120U in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-4150 is a desktop processor while Core i3-4120U is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4150 and Core i3-4120U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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