Atom Z2580 vs Core i3-2120
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-2120 and Atom Z2580 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2239 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.14 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Clovertrail (2013) |
| Release date | 20 February 2011 (13 years ago) | 27 February 2013 (11 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $95 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-2120 and Atom Z2580 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.3 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 3.3 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3 MB (shared) | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 131 mm2 | 65 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 69 °C | 90 °C |
| Number of transistors | 504 million | 140 million |
| 64 bit support | + | - |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-2120 and Atom Z2580 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1155 | Intel BGA 617 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 3 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2120 and Atom Z2580. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
Security technologies
Core i3-2120 and Atom Z2580 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2120 and Atom Z2580 are enumerated here.
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2120 and Atom Z2580. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | 8.5 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 2000 | PowerVR SGX544MP2 (400 MHz) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2120 and Atom Z2580.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 20 February 2011 | 27 February 2013 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 3 Watt |
Atom Z2580 has an age advantage of 2 years, and 2066.7% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core i3-2120 and Atom Z2580. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Core i3-2120 is a desktop processor while Atom Z2580 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2120 and Atom Z2580, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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