i5-12450HX vs i3-2120

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2120
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.23
Core i5-12450HX
2022
8 cores / 12 threads, 55 Watt
11.66
+848%

Core i5-12450HX outperforms Core i3-2120 by a whopping 848% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2120 and Core i5-12450HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2322672
Place by popularitynot in top-10098
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.7920.05
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Alder Lake-HX (2022)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)10 May 2022 (2 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 Core i5-12450HX 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size131 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2120 and Core i5-12450HX 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i5-12450HX. 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)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-2120 and Core i5-12450HX 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 Core i5-12450HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i5-12450HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2120 and Core i5-12450HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i5-12450HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-2120 and Core i5-12450HX 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 Core i5-12450HX.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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
i5-12450HX 11.66
+848%

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
i5-12450HX 18514
+847%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.23 11.66
Integrated graphics card 0.55 5.58
Recency 20 February 2011 10 May 2022
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i5-12450HX has a 848% higher aggregate performance score, 914.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, 300% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12450HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2120 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2120 is a desktop processor while Core i5-12450HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2120 and Core i5-12450HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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