Core i3-3120M vs Core i5-2450P

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2450P
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.72
+147%

Core i5-2450P outperforms Core i3-3120M by a whopping 147% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2450P and Core i3-3120M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking16202306
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.22no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release dateJanuary 2012 (12 years ago)30 September 2012 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$215$160
Current price$51 (0.2x MSRP)$206 (1.3x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2450P and Core i3-3120M 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz2.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size216 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C90C (PGA); 105C (BGA)
Number of transistors1160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2450P and Core i3-3120M 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
SocketFCLGA1155,LGA1155FCBGA1023,FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2450P and Core i3-3120M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI-+
Fast Memory Access++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-2450P and Core i3-3120M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2450P and Core i3-3120M are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2450P and Core i3-3120M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2450P and Core i3-3120M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2450P and Core i3-3120M.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-2450P 2.72
+147%
i3-3120M 1.10

Core i5-2450P outperforms Core i3-3120M by 147% based on our aggregate 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%

i5-2450P 4203
+148%
i3-3120M 1694

Core i5-2450P outperforms Core i3-3120M by 148% 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%

i5-2450P 684
+74.9%
i3-3120M 391

Core i5-2450P outperforms Core i3-3120M by 75% 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%

i5-2450P 2175
+163%
i3-3120M 828

Core i5-2450P outperforms Core i3-3120M by 163% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.72 1.10
Physical cores 4 2
Cost $215 $160
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

The Core i5-2450P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3120M in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2450P is a desktop processor while Core i3-3120M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2450P and Core i3-3120M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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