Celeron 3215U vs i3-2120

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2120
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.23
+80.9%
Celeron 3215U
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.68

Core i3-2120 outperforms Celeron 3215U by an impressive 81% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23222737
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Celeron
Power efficiency1.784.27
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Broadwell (2015−2019)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)1 June 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$95$107

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size131 mm282 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C105 °C
Number of transistors504 million1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Responseno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel HD Graphics for 5th Generation Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz850 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1612

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
+80.9%
Celeron 3215U 0.68

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 1955
+80.5%
Celeron 3215U 1083

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-2120 497
+49.7%
Celeron 3215U 332

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-2120 1022
+73.5%
Celeron 3215U 589

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.23 0.68
Integrated graphics card 0.55 0.77
Recency 20 February 2011 1 June 2015
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i3-2120 has a 80.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Celeron 3215U, on the other hand, has 40% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-2120 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3215U in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2120 is a desktop processor while Celeron 3215U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2120 and Celeron 3215U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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