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Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
Test your hardware against popular games.
Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
Test your hardware against popular games.
Intel
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Instruction Sets
| Merchant | Base | Promo | Shipping | Availability | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newegg | $102 | β | FREE | In Stock | $102 | Buy |
About This Product
The Intel Core i3-2120 is a dual-core, four-thread desktop CPU from the Sandy Bridge generation, released in 2011. With a base clock of 3.3 GHz, it offers basic performance suitable for general office tasks and web browsing. Its integrated graphics can handle light multimedia, but dedicated graphics are required for gaming beyond very low settings. At $102, it is an outdated option; modern entry-level CPUs offer significantly better performance for similar or less cost.
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βNot recommended for new builds; only for upgrading existing LGA 1155 systems.β