Ryzen Embedded V1780B vs i3-3120M

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3120M and Ryzen Embedded V1780B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2409not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency2.89no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date30 September 2012 (12 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$160no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3120M and Ryzen Embedded V1780B 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz3.35 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data33.5
L1 cache64K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90C (PGA); 105C (BGA)no data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3120M and Ryzen Embedded V1780B 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3120M and Ryzen Embedded V1780B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3120M and Ryzen Embedded V1780B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3120M and Ryzen Embedded V1780B are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3120M and Ryzen Embedded V1780B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3120M and Ryzen Embedded V1780B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3120M and Ryzen Embedded V1780B.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt

i3-3120M has 28.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Embedded V1780B, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

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