Product Comparison: Intel Celeron G1610 vs Intel Core i3-2120

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Intel Celeron G1610 CPU Processor

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Intel Core i3-2120 CPU Processor

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General Specifications

Brand

Intel

Model

Celeron G1610

Core i3-2120

Origin

Costa Rica

China

About the Product

The Celeron G1610 2.60 GHz Processor from Intel is a dual core processor with additional 2MB cache and supports FCLGA1155 socket. The dual core processor supports ECC memory which can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption.

The Intel Core i3 processor features Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, which allows each processor core to simultaneously perform two tasks and provides the performance you need to multitask in your home and office.

Package Size

Height

4.6 in.

4.5 in.

Width

4.4 in.

3.4 in.

Depth

3.3 in.

2.4 in.

Weight

0.8 lbs.

1.1 lbs.

Intel Celeron G1610

Intel Core i3-2120

Intel Celeron G1610

Intel Core i3-2120

Intel Celeron G1610

Intel Core i3-2120

Details

Socket

FCLGA1155

Lithography

22 nm

32 nm

Type of Processors

Desktop

Code Name

Ivy Bridge

Sandy Bridge

What customers say about "Details"

Intel Celeron G1610 CPU Processor

Very easy to install. I like this CPU.
This is an Ivy Bridge processor with easy to install.
I paired it with an ECS H61H2-I3(v1) mobo, and it works great.
Quality processor for the price. Installation was easy.
Perfect for low power work machines. Good CPU for my mobo.

Intel Core i3-2120 CPU Processor

I put it into a new Asrock motherboard. I like it.
Quiet, even with standard cpu fan/cooler.
I don't find any problem with the included Intel CPU cooling fan. Easy to install.
Since Turbo Boost is not possible, the standard fan/heatsink is more than sufficient. Great socket.
CPU have 4 cores and run really smooth.

Technical Specifications

CPU Cores

CPU Threads

Clock Speed

2.6 GHz

3.3 GHz

Max TDP

55 W

65 W

Max Temperature

65 °C

69.1 °C

Data Width

64 bits

Virtualization Technology

Yes

Intel Celeron G1610

Intel Core i3-2120

Intel Celeron G1610

Intel Core i3-2120

Intel Celeron G1610

Intel Core i3-2120

Intel Celeron G1610

Intel Core i3-2120

Intel Celeron G1610

Intel Core i3-2120

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"

Intel Celeron G1610 CPU Processor

Surprisingly fast, energy efficient relative to performance.
Plenty fast enough and solid.
Low temp. Low noise. Fast dual core.
Cheap, fast enough for basic-medium applications/gaming.
Runs real good. Programs run smooth and fast.

Intel Core i3-2120 CPU Processor

3.3Ghz this CPU will give you solid performance for most everyday tasks.
With 4 threads (to physical cores w/ hyper-threading) and a clock speed of 3.3Ghz this CPU will give you solid performance for most everyday tasks.
2 cores, 4 threads, good built-in video graphics, and faster than my old i5 laptop!
Fast dual-core processor, and I can't really tell the difference between this and my quad-core i5-2500K on regular Internet browsing and word processing tasks.
Fast, same WEI score as the older Lynnfield.

Cache And Memory Specifications

L1 Cache Size

128 kB

64 kB

L2 Cache Size

512 kB

L3 Cache Size

2000 kB

3000 kB

Max Memory Size

32 GB

Memory Types

DDR3

Max Memory Channels

Max Memory Bandwidth

21 GB/s

L1 Cache Size
Max Memory Channels

Intel Celeron G1610

Intel Core i3-2120

Intel Celeron G1610

Intel Core i3-2120

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"

Intel Celeron G1610 CPU Processor

I put this onto an Intel mini-ITX board with 4 GB of DDR3 memory. Works well.
Great works with my Kingston HyperX Blu DDR3 2x2 GB memory.
Works with 8 GB Team Elite 1333 RAM. I like it.
Perfect for web browsing and watching videos. Supported my memory type. Would recommend.
This processor does not support Dual channel DDR3 1600 memory speeds.

Intel Core i3-2120 CPU Processor

I am running a small machine with this CPU, 8Ghz of cheap RAM, and a bargain Mobo. Works great.
It is running perfectly along with 4 GB of RAM and a GTX 560, this combination is good enough to max out any game.
I bought this item with a kit, a motherboard and ram memories, this, too, surpassed my expectations in quality and performance, 100 % matches the seller's description.
It would be nice if it came with a higher HD graphics chipset and the ability to use more shared RAM.
This is the sandly one and memory is locked to 1333 while the ivy one has 1600 plus runs cooler and less the 20 more.

Graphics Specifications

DirectX* Support

10.1

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1050 MHz

1100 MHz

Graphics Base Frequency

650 MHz

850 MHz

Processor Graphics

Intel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation

Intel HD Graphics 2000