Intel Core i3-8121U

The Intel Core i3-8121U is a power efficient entry-level dual-core processor for laptops. It is the first 10nm CPU from Intel and based on the new Cannon-Lake architecture. It offers 2 processor cores clocked at 2.2 (base) to 3.1 GHz (boost) and no integrated graphics card (therefore 2+0 setup according to Intel). Furthermore, a DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4/x-2400 memory controller (dual-channel, max. 41.6 GB/s, max. 32 GB) is integrated in the SoC.
First benchmarks show a similar performance to the higher clocked Intel Core i3-8130U (2.2 - 3.4 GHz, Kaby Lake, 14nm) and therefore in the entry level for laptops.
The CPU was introduced in the Lenovo IdeaPad-15ICN with a dedicated AMD Radeon RX 540 GPU and also in the Crimson Canyon NUC (also with a dedicated AMD GPU).
Series | Intel Core i3 |
Codename | Cannon-Lake |
Clock Rate | 2200 - 3100 MHz |
Level 1 Cache | 128 KB |
Level 2 Cache | 512 KB |
Level 3 Cache | 4 MB |
Number of Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 |
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 15 Watt |
Manufacturing Technology | 10 nm |
Max. Temperature | 105 °C |
Features | AVX2, SSE4.2, DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4/x-2400 Memory Controller |
64 Bit | 64 Bit support |
Architecture | x86 |
Announcement Date | 05/16/2018 |
Product Link (external) | Intel Core i3 i3-8121U |