Product Comparison: Intel Pentium G2120 vs Intel Core i3-3220

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Intel Pentium G2120 CPU Processor

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General Specifications

Brand

AMD

Intel

Model

Pentium G2120

Core i3-3220

Origin

Malaysia

About the Product

The Intel Pentium G2120 processor offers two 3100 MHz cores built on the Ivy Bridge architecture. Responsible for the basic graphics is the Intel HD Graphics video accelerator, operating at a frequency of 650 to 1050 MHz. A DDR3 RAM controller is provided, allowing you to expand the RAM up to 32 GB.

The 2-core Intel Core i3-3220 processor is a 22nm performance solution for a wide range of tasks. There is a clock frequency of 3300 MHz, Hyper-Threading technology, an integrated graphics accelerator Intel HD Graphics 2500. There is support for operating DDR3 memory with a maximum volume of up to 32 GB.

Package Size

Height

4.6 in.

4.9 in.

Width

4.4 in.

4.2 in.

Depth

3.3 in.

2.8 in.

Weight

0.8 lbs.

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Intel Core i3-3220

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Intel Pentium G2120

Intel Core i3-3220

Details

Socket

FCLGA1155

Lithography

22 nm

Type of Processors

Desktop

Code Name

Ivy Bridge

What customers say about "Details"

Intel Pentium G2120 CPU Processor

Easy installation of processor and heatsink, under 30 seconds.
LGA1155 - Thus large numbers of Motherboard choices at reasonable prices.
Easy to install, great little processor for basic use of a computer.
Very happy with the processor. Installed quickly and easily.
For this price, it's perfect. Suitable for my motherboard LGA1155.

Intel Core i3-3220 CPU Processor

The LGA1155 socket is great for this processor.
Highly popular 1155 socket. This is exactly what I needed.
When I went to install it, I was a bit of a novice and I did it easy.
Works great. No issues on install and with daily use. Thanks Intel.
This is the first time I assembled the computer myself and the installation of this CPU was easy.

Technical Specifications

CPU Cores

CPU Threads

Clock Speed

3.1 GHz

3.3 GHz

Max TDP

55 W

Max Temperature

67 °C

65.3 °C

Data Width

64 bits

Virtualization Technology

Yes

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Intel Core i3-3220

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What customers say about "Technical Specifications"

Intel Pentium G2120 CPU Processor

That is great processor for gaming. Better if you have a good video card.
The processor is working fine and very faster, I am surprise with the speed.
Intel really upgraded this little thing a lot with speed and compatibility.
Your computer will feel unbelievably snappy with this CPU and good SSD.
Paired with any SSD, it makes for a very fast computer.

Intel Core i3-3220 CPU Processor

This cpu is great for the price. I've read that it outperforms amd fx quad cores that run at 4.2ghz.
The hyperthreading feature allows you simulate two more cores at fast speeds.
The 3.3 ghz on this baby make it very fast. Excellent processor.
Great option for my my budget gaming build. Definitely recommend. Just works!
A processor that is fast and affordable, you can't go wrong.

Cache And Memory Specifications

L1 Cache Size

64 kB

L2 Cache Size

512 kB

L3 Cache Size

3000 kB

Max Memory Size

32 GB

Memory Types

DDR3

Max Memory Channels

Max Memory Bandwidth

25.6 GB/s

Max Memory Channels
L1 Cache Size

Intel Pentium G2120

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Intel Pentium G2120

Intel Core i3-3220

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"

Intel Pentium G2120 CPU Processor

Fast enough to be an entry-level gaming machine with the right video card and native DDR3 1600 RAM.
I installed 32 GB of RAM on my computer and the process works great.
L3 cache size is good enough. No complaints.
That's what I was looking for. We needed a processor supporting DDR3 1600.
It works great with 32GB of RAM. For games and my tasks, this is more than enough.

Intel Core i3-3220 CPU Processor

For everyday work on a computer and not very complex tasks, the cache in this processor is enough.
This one is 22nm so I can use my memory at 1600 which is good.
I coupled the 3220 with a mid range video card and 4GB of memory. I'm happy with how it works.
No complaints. I install 32 GB of RAM and the computer flies.
Limited cache. I would like a little more for such a processor.

Graphics Specifications

DirectX* Support

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1050 MHz

Graphics Base Frequency

650 MHz

Processor Graphics

Intel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation

Intel HD Graphics 2500