i3-2120 vs Ryzen Embedded R1505G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded R1505G
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.40
+95.1%
Core i3-2120
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.23

Ryzen Embedded R1505G outperforms Core i3-2120 by an impressive 95% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-2120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17672305
Place by popularitynot in top-10098
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.14
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Embeddedno data
Power efficiency9.091.79
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date25 February 2020 (4 years ago)20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$80$95

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-2120 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 speed2.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size209.8 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data69 °C
Number of transistors4,950 million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-2120 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFP5FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-2120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-2120 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-2120 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data-
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-2120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 3Intel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-2120 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-2120.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes816

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.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G 2.40
+95.1%
i3-2120 1.23

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.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G 3813
+94.9%
i3-2120 1956

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.40 1.23
Integrated graphics card 2.98 0.55
Recency 25 February 2020 20 February 2011
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Embedded R1505G has a 95.1% higher aggregate performance score, 441.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 160% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Embedded R1505G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2120 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Embedded R1505G is a notebook processor while Core i3-2120 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-2120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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