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product_id: 65362210
title: "Intel i3-2120 Sandybridge Core i3 Dual-Core Processor ? 3.30GHz, 3MB Cache, Socket 1155, 3 Year Warranty, Retail Boxed"
brand: "intel"
price: "€ 438.30"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/65362210-intel-i3-2120-sandybridge-core-i3-dual-core-processor-3
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# Intel i3-2120 Sandybridge Core i3 Dual-Core Processor ? 3.30GHz, 3MB Cache, Socket 1155, 3 Year Warranty, Retail Boxed

**Brand:** intel
**Price:** € 438.30
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Intel i3-2120 Sandybridge Core i3 Dual-Core Processor ? 3.30GHz, 3MB Cache, Socket 1155, 3 Year Warranty, Retail Boxed by intel
- **How much does it cost?** € 438.30 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/65362210-intel-i3-2120-sandybridge-core-i3-dual-core-processor-3)

## Best For

- intel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted intel brand quality
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## Description

Intel i3-2120 Sandybridge Core i3 Dual-Core Processor ? 3.30GHz, 3MB Cache, Socket 1155, 3 Year Warranty, Retail Boxed

## Features

- About this item
- Boost your computer'sperformances with this Intel Core i3 2120 processor! This Core i3 2120 CPU by Intel has 3 MB of L3 cache memory anda built-in HD graphics chipset
- Plus, it's compatible with DDR3 standards andperfect for motherboards featuring an LG 1155 socket
- 2 years warranty included
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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Wattage | 65 watts |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 3 MB |
| Processor Count | 2 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1155 |
| Platform | Windows |
| Secondary Cache | 3 MB |
| Processor Series | Core i3 |
| Processor Speed | 3.3 GHz |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intel
- **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel
- **CPU Model:** Core i3
- **CPU Speed:** 3.6 GHz
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1155

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this a prosseser you can use for laptops? I want to replace my laptop prosseser with an intel core i3 prosseser. Can you do that with this?**
A: I don't thank so.

**Q: Is this a prosseser you can use for laptops? I want to replace my laptop prosseser with an intel core i3 prosseser. Can you do that with this?**
A: You need to find out what socket your laptop has.Go to My computer,click C drive,then click System Properties and it will tell you what prosseser you have.Next google that cpu number and you should be able to find out what socket you have. Or just google "will my xxxxxx laptop take an i3 cpu.

**Q: Will this work for the dell optiplex 380?**
A: No, the i3-2120 processor uses an LGA1155 socket on the mainboard. I did lookup the Optiplex 380 spec sheet and it supports Intel Core2 Quad which is the top series it will support.

**Q: In relation to very hot areas does the processor show any instability?**
A: No it was very stable. But it's also quite outdated at this point isn't it? I already moved on to  2011 v3 i7 a year ago.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Good chip overall
  

*by G***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 January 2012*

What can I say, I am using this chip on a second build for general use. I must say at 3.3ghz, compared to an i5 2000K, there is negligible amount of speed difference with normal use.I even use this chip with GTX 460 (overclocked) and it can still play BF3 at high settings (no MSAA). I'm quite chuffed to be honest.The inbuilt/on chip GPU is ok for general use, even photo editing though I have not tried to calibrate my monitor yet as I've only done a quick test. When converting high resolution pictures, this chip runs a tad slower than the 15 at 3.3ghz and both 8gb ram.Overall very impressed with this chip and I highly recommend it if you are on a budget or you just want it for general useage.Edit:This chip is not a proper quad core, it has only 2 cores, but it has hyperthreading. The item description should be changed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Awesome budget cpu
  

*by N***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2012*

Having always been more of an AMD fan I decided to move to the dark side and bought this little chip for an upgrade to my budget gaming rig (replaced my aging phenom II x 2 545).I must say I am pleasantly surprised by how big a difference this has made. Whilst it is a native dual core processor (with hyperthreading) everything points to this having the power of a quad and it has ate through all the tasks I've asked of it so far.With regards to gaming I've paired it with my gtx 460 and its given me a much more stable experience and in MMOs in particular my framerate has not only improved but is a lot more stable and doesn't fluctuate. Im looking forward to testing it further specifically in the upcoming Guild Wars 2 event to see how it holds up in player intensive environments.Windows 7 gives it a marking of 7.1 and for £90 it's a real steal and pretty much the best bang for buck for those gaming on a budget. 5 stars from me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Easy choice
  

*by F***O on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2014*

Upgraded my wheezing system from a G620 to this 2nd generation i3 and the difference is noticeable. It's not simply a question of the increase in cycle speeds from 2.6 to 3.3GHz (although that's great), but more a question of the significant benefits the replacement brings with regards to hyper-threading, increases in memory bandwidth, better onboard graphics, and a number of critical additions in terms of video encoding and HD delivery. It allows me to do things with my system now that simply were not possible with the G620. It hasn't set the world on fire (that's for sure) but it's a relatively effective upgrade that gives my system a few more years service easily.It's the first CPU upgrade I've performed on an LGA1155 motherboard and I've got to say it is so much easier these days. Clever and effective design. The stock fan is fine and pretty quiet as far as I'm concerned (subjectively). Was particularly happy to find that thermal paste was already applied to the base of the heatsink. I'm not overclocking this system drastically so the standard paste is doing fine. Very quick and easy installation. Given that they're currently up to 4th gen specimens, I think the price is still a little high for these, so I opted for this in preference to paying out more still for marginal improvements in low end 3rd gen contenders.

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