Celeron G1830 vs i3-2120

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2120
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.23
+25.5%
Celeron G1830
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 53 Watt
0.98

Core i3-2120 outperforms Celeron G1830 by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2120 and Celeron G1830 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23222485
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.141.23
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.791.72
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)1 December 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$95$85

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Celeron G1830 has 779% better value for money than i3-2120.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2120 and Celeron G1830 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 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size131 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors504 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2120 and Celeron G1830 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt53 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron G1830. 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
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2120 and Celeron G1830 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron G1830 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 G1830. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21.3 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel Processors
Max video memoryno data1.7 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2120 and Celeron G1830 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron G1830 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data1920x1080@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron G1830 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.1/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2120 and Celeron G1830.

PCIe version2.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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
+25.5%
Celeron G1830 0.98

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
+25.4%
Celeron G1830 1560

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i3-2120 2650
Celeron G1830 2670
+0.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.23 0.98
Integrated graphics card 0.55 0.77
Recency 20 February 2011 1 December 2013
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 53 Watt

i3-2120 has a 25.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Celeron G1830, on the other hand, has 40% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 22.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-2120 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G1830 in performance tests.


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