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Intel Core i3-7120
1151DDR42C / 4T51WKaby Lake14nmActive
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores2
Total Threads4
Base Clock4.00 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 40.0xx
CodenameKaby Lake
MicroarchitectureKaby Lake
Process Node14nm
FoundryIntel
Production StatusActive
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateJul 17, 2017
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2AVXAVX2EISTIntel 64XD bitVT-xHTTAES-NITSXCLMULFMA3
About This Product
The Intel Core i3-7120 is a Kaby Lake desktop CPU with 2 cores and 4 threads, running at 4.0 GHz. It includes Intel HD 630 integrated graphics, suitable for basic display output and very light gaming at low resolutions. This CPU is a budget-friendly option for general productivity and web browsing, but its limited core count struggles with demanding applications and modern gaming compared to quad-core or higher thread count CPUs in its class.
Pros
- Affordable entry-level performance
- Integrated graphics for basic use
- Low power consumption (51W TDP)
- Suitable for office and web browsing
Cons
- Limited 2 cores / 4 threads
- Struggles with modern gaming
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