Atom D510 vs i3-2120

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2120
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.23
+373%
Atom D510
2009
2 cores / 4 threads, 13 Watt
0.26

Core i3-2120 outperforms Atom D510 by a whopping 373% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2120 and Atom D510 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23223159
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.791.89
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Pineview (2009−2011)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)21 December 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$95$97

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2120 and Atom D510 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 speed3.3 GHz1.66 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz1.67 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size131 mm266 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
Number of transistors504 million176 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2120 and Atom D510 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA559
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt13 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2120 and Atom D510. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE2, Intel® SSE3, Intel® SSSE3
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data32 Bit
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2120 and Atom D510 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2120 and Atom D510 are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x+-
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2120 and Atom D510. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR2
Maximum memory size32 GB4 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s6.4 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2120 and Atom D510 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2120 and Atom D510.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i3-2120 1.23
+373%
Atom D510 0.26

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.

i3-2120 1956
+382%
Atom D510 406

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.23 0.26
Recency 20 February 2011 21 December 2009
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 13 Watt

i3-2120 has a 373.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Atom D510, on the other hand, has 400% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-2120 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom D510 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2120 is a desktop processor while Atom D510 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2120 and Atom D510, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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