Celeron 6305 vs i3-2120

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2120
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.23
Celeron 6305
2020
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
1.31
+6.5%

Celeron 6305 outperforms Core i3-2120 by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23222275
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency1.798.26
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Tiger Lake-U (2020)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)1 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$95no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305 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 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)160 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size131 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305. 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, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305.

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
Celeron 6305 1.31
+6.5%

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
Celeron 6305 2080
+6.3%

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
Celeron 6305 750
+50.9%

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
Celeron 6305 1264
+23.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.23 1.31
Integrated graphics card 0.55 5.58
Recency 20 February 2011 1 September 2020
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i3-2120 has 100% more threads.

Celeron 6305, on the other hand, has a 6.5% higher aggregate performance score, 914.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305.

Note that Core i3-2120 is a desktop processor while Celeron 6305 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2120 and Celeron 6305, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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