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Intel Core i3-3110M vs Intel Core i3-3120M

Intel Core i3-3110M

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The Intel Core i3-3110M is a dual-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. Due to Hyperthreading, the two cores can handle up to four threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.4 GHz, Turbo Boost is not supported. As its Sandy-Bridge-based predecessors, it offers a 3 MB L3-Cache.

Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and  DDR3(L)-1600 support.

The performance of the Core i3-3110M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is about 5 % faster compared to the old i3-2370M. Thanks to their Turbo Boost, Core-i5-models like the i5-3210M are significantly faster (10 - 30 %).

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1000 MHz with Turbo Boost. Therefore, the performance is slightly below an AMD Radeon HD 6620G.

Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i3-3110M is rated at a TDP of 35 W. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i3.

Intel Core i3-3120M

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The Intel Core i3-3120M is a dual-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. Due to Hyperthreading, the two cores can handle up to four threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.5 GHz, Turbo Boost is not supported. As its Sandy-Bridge-based predecessors, it offers a 3 MB L3-Cache.

Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and  DDR3(L)-1600 support.

The performance of the Core i3-3120M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is about 5 - 10 % faster compared to the old i3-2370M. Thanks to their Turbo Boost, Core-i5-models like the i5-3210M are significantly faster (10 - 25 %).

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1100 MHz with Turbo Boost. Therefore, the performance is slightly below an AMD Radeon HD 6620G.

Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i3-3120M is rated at a TDP of 35 W. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i3.

ModelIntel Core i3-3110MIntel Core i3-3120M
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i3
CodenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Series: Core i3 Ivy Bridge
Intel Core i3-3130M compare2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3120M2.5 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3110M « 2.4 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3227U compare1.9 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3217U compare1.8 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3130M compare2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3120M « 2.5 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3110M2.4 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3227U compare1.9 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3217U compare1.8 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Clock2400 MHz2500 MHz
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 KB
L3 Cache3 MB3 MB
Cores / Threads2 / 42 / 4
TDP35 Watt35 Watt
Technology22 nm22 nm
max. Temp.90 (PGA), 105 (BGA) °C
SocketFCBGA1023, FCPGA988
FeaturesHD Graphics 4000 (650-1000MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization VT-xHD Graphics 4000 (650-1100MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1000 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1100 MHz)
Architecturex86x86
$225 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
1 3110M +
min: 204     avg: 209     median: 209 (1%)     max: 214 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
1 3110M +
min: 78     avg: 81.5     median: 81.5 (25%)     max: 85 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 2.22     avg: 2.4     median: 2.4 (3%)     max: 2.41 Points
min: 2.44     avg: 2.5     median: 2.5 (3%)     max: 2.51 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 0.52     avg: 0.9     median: 1 (24%)     max: 1.01 Points
min: 0.95     avg: 1     median: 1 (24%)     max: 0.98 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 1799     avg: 3114     median: 3346 (20%)     max: 3361 Points
min: 3401     avg: 3428     median: 3428 (21%)     max: 3455 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 7136     avg: 7311     median: 7353 (5%)     max: 7421 Points
min: 6520     avg: 6867     median: 6867 (5%)     max: 7214 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
min: 8753     avg: 9066     median: 9126 (6%)     max: 9226 Points
min: 9328     avg: 9496     median: 9564 (7%)     max: 9597 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
min: 3180     avg: 4053     median: 4243 (5%)     max: 4286 Points
min: 2210     avg: 3704     median: 4431 (5%)     max: 4471 Points
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
min: 645     avg: 737     median: 702 (8%)     max: 904 s
min: 674     avg: 677     median: 676.5 (8%)     max: 679 s
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
min: 20.8     avg: 23.2     median: 22.1 (4%)     max: 28.9 s
min: 21.46     avg: 22     median: 22 (4%)     max: 22.58 s
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
100%
1 3110M +
1314 Points (2%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.1 GB/s (0%)
0.1 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.1 GB/s (2%)
0.2 GB/s (4%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
0.1 GB/s (0%)
0.2 GB/s (1%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 2776     avg: 2951     median: 2988 (6%)     max: 3033 Points
min: 3053     avg: 3071     median: 3057 (7%)     max: 3102 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 15.89     avg: 16     median: 16 (3%)     max: 16.05 s
min: 15     avg: 15.4     median: 15.2 (3%)     max: 16 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 35.69     avg: 36     median: 36 (2%)     max: 36.32 s
min: 34.42     avg: 38.1     median: 35 (1%)     max: 45 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 819     avg: 838     median: 829 (4%)     max: 875 s
min: 805     avg: 1053     median: 854 (4%)     max: 1499 s
SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS) - SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS)
min: 40590     avg: 44095     median: 44095 (21%)     max: 47600 MIPS
42820 MIPS (20%)
SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS) - SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS)
min: 29180     avg: 29685     median: 29685 (23%)     max: 30190 MFLOPS
31670 MFLOPS (24%)
Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 CPU
6.9 Points (88%)
6.9 Points (88%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
min: 7542     avg: 7936     median: 8014.5 (7%)     max: 8128 Points
8536 Points (7%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 2340     avg: 2846     median: 2955 (8%)     max: 3060 Points
2892 Points (8%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 16217     avg: 24184     median: 24902 (20%)     max: 28216 Points
min: 17144     avg: 21959     median: 22853 (19%)     max: 25881 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 2162     avg: 2291     median: 2344 (6%)     max: 2356 Points
min: 2273     avg: 2328     median: 2293 (6%)     max: 2419 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 3113     avg: 3255     median: 3292 (6%)     max: 3322 Points
min: 3120     avg: 3241     median: 3240.5 (6%)     max: 3361 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
1 3120M +
5232 Points (42%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
1 3120M +
4925 Points (45%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
1 3120M +
5392 Points (11%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
1 3120M +
4910 Points (10%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
1 3120M +
5113 Points (13%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i3-3110M → 100% n=23

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i3-3120M → 115% n=23

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