--- product_id: 1789260 title: "Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120" brand: "intel" price: "€ 348.95" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Intel" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/1789260-core-i3-2120-dual-core-processor-3-3-ghz-3 store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 3.3 GHz Dual-Core Speed 3 MB Intel Smart Cache 65W Power Efficiency Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120 **Brand:** intel **Price:** € 348.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock powerhouse performance without breaking the bank! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120 by intel - **How much does it cost?** € 348.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1789260-core-i3-2120-dual-core-processor-3-3-ghz-3) ## Best For - intel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted intel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Budget Gaming Beast:** Optimized for high settings gaming when paired with a solid GPU, perfect for savvy millennial builders. - • **Smart Cache for Speed:** 3 MB Intel Smart Cache ensures rapid data access and seamless workflow. - • **Seamless Virtualization Ready:** Built-in Intel VT-x technology for effortless virtualization and future-proof setups. - • **Energy-Savvy Power Consumption:** 65W max power keeps your build cool and efficient without sacrificing performance. - • **Turbocharged Dual-Core Performance:** Experience smooth multitasking with 2 cores and 4 threads powered by Hyper-Threading technology. ## Overview The Intel Core i3-2120 is a dual-core processor clocked at 3.3 GHz with 4 threads enabled by Hyper-Threading, featuring 3 MB of Intel Smart Cache and a 65W power envelope. Designed for LGA 1155 sockets, it supports Intel Virtualization Technology and delivers reliable performance for budget-conscious gamers and professionals seeking efficient multitasking and virtualization capabilities. ## Description Intel Core i3 Processor i3-2120 3.3GHz 3MB LGA1155 CPU Review: Fantastic for budget gaming, step up from the 2100 - The i3-2120 is among the best processors one can find for a budget build, and coupled with a decent graphics card it will run anything at high or even maxed out settings. First of all, this CPU is almost identical to the i3-2100 which is only $3 less at the time of this writing, the only major difference is that this model has a higher clock speed, so I would certainly recommend this over the 2100, and I personally own both and both are great for everyday use, but if you are looking for budget gaming I would pick this over and AMD APU and just about any processor in this price range. I am currently writing this review on a budget build I completed about a month ago, and it is running perfectly along with 4 GB of RAM and a GTX 560, this combination is good enough to max out any game I throw at it so far (Blacklight, BF3, Minecraft, Skyrim, anything really). If you are considering this CPU for gaming on a budget, you want to spend much more on the graphics card than anything else. If you are looking for a strong rig under $700 pair this CPU with a GPU in the $175-250 price range. Installation is incredibly easy and the stock fan keeps it nice and cool. I strongly recommend this CPU for anything from daily use to gaming builds under $800. Review: Best < $120 processor on the market - This CPU is a work horse, and at the small price of $115 it's one of the best CPUs on the market. With 4 threads (to physical cores w/ hyper-threading) and a clock speed of 3.3Ghz this CPU will give you solid performance for most everyday tasks. The Intel HD 2000 graphics are the only weak spot, but will be fine for everyday computing and/or light graphics rendering like watching streaming videos in 720p via Netflix/desertcart Prime/YouTube/etc... I am running a small machine with this CPU, 8Ghz of cheap RAM, and a bargain Mobo. The machine performs exceptionally well and is very quiet. The included CPU fan can get loud at full speed, but I've found temperatures to be in the low 30's Celsius with the fan running at 65%, which makes it almost silent. I am using a 450W power supply because I had one sitting around, but you could easily get by with a smaller (200W should power this CPU just fine) one if you're so inclined. Very happy with this chip and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to put together a low cost machine. Was thinking about taking away 1 star for the weak imbedded graphics, decided against it because you get 4 threads at 3.3Ghz which is very impressive. ## Features - Process Type: Intel Core i3 Processor i3-2120 Frequency: 3.3 GHz DMI: 5 GT/s - Intel Smart Cache: 3 MB Process: 32 nm Socket: LGA1155 - Power Consumption: 65 W Max Memory Bandwidth: 21 GB/s Graphics Base Frequency: 850 MHz - Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.1 GHz This processor is a Dual Core Processor - This processor supports Hyper-Threading Technology This processor supports Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x). Has 2 cores, 4 threads. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004KZDV8E | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,225 in Computer CPU Processors | | Brand | Intel | | CPU Manufacturer | Intel | | CPU Model | Core i3 | | CPU Socket | LGA 1155 | | CPU Speed | 3.6 GHz | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 3 MB | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 218 Reviews | | Item Dimensions L x W | 1.5"L x 1.5"W | | Item Part Number | BX80623I32120 | | Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Intel | | Mfr Part Number | BX80623I32120 | | Model Number | CM8062301044204 | | Platform | Windows | | Processor Brand | Intel | | Processor Core Count | 2 | | Processor Count | 2 | | Processor Number of Concurrent Threads | 4 | | Processor Series | Core i3 | | Processor Socket | LGA 1155 | | Processor Speed | 3.6 GHz | | Secondary Cache | 3 MB | | UPC | 735858217767 735858217798 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Wattage | 65 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intel - **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel - **CPU Model:** Core i3 - **CPU Speed:** 3.6 GHz - **CPU Socket:** LGA 1155 ## Images ![Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CiU4GcgjL.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic for budget gaming, step up from the 2100 *by C***R on September 23, 2012* The i3-2120 is among the best processors one can find for a budget build, and coupled with a decent graphics card it will run anything at high or even maxed out settings. First of all, this CPU is almost identical to the i3-2100 which is only $3 less at the time of this writing, the only major difference is that this model has a higher clock speed, so I would certainly recommend this over the 2100, and I personally own both and both are great for everyday use, but if you are looking for budget gaming I would pick this over and AMD APU and just about any processor in this price range. I am currently writing this review on a budget build I completed about a month ago, and it is running perfectly along with 4 GB of RAM and a GTX 560, this combination is good enough to max out any game I throw at it so far (Blacklight, BF3, Minecraft, Skyrim, anything really). If you are considering this CPU for gaming on a budget, you want to spend much more on the graphics card than anything else. If you are looking for a strong rig under $700 pair this CPU with a GPU in the $175-250 price range. Installation is incredibly easy and the stock fan keeps it nice and cool. I strongly recommend this CPU for anything from daily use to gaming builds under $800. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best < $120 processor on the market *by A***D on May 1, 2012* This CPU is a work horse, and at the small price of $115 it's one of the best CPUs on the market. With 4 threads (to physical cores w/ hyper-threading) and a clock speed of 3.3Ghz this CPU will give you solid performance for most everyday tasks. The Intel HD 2000 graphics are the only weak spot, but will be fine for everyday computing and/or light graphics rendering like watching streaming videos in 720p via Netflix/Amazon Prime/YouTube/etc... I am running a small machine with this CPU, 8Ghz of cheap RAM, and a bargain Mobo. The machine performs exceptionally well and is very quiet. The included CPU fan can get loud at full speed, but I've found temperatures to be in the low 30's Celsius with the fan running at 65%, which makes it almost silent. I am using a 450W power supply because I had one sitting around, but you could easily get by with a smaller (200W should power this CPU just fine) one if you're so inclined. Very happy with this chip and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to put together a low cost machine. Was thinking about taking away 1 star for the weak imbedded graphics, decided against it because you get 4 threads at 3.3Ghz which is very impressive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hyperthreading and 7.1 on WEI (Careful With the Cooler's Push-Pins...) *by C***. on April 17, 2012* Pros: - Extremely fast dual core CPU - Includes hyper-threading - 7.1 out of 7.9 on WEI - Stock Intel cooler is fairly quiet Cons: - No turbo-boost - Stock Intel cooler has somewhat troublesome plastic push-pin mechanisms that hold the cooler to the motherboard. When installing these I carefully tried to apply the same amount of pressure to each pin, but one pin went in too far and seemed to break pretty easily. I thought I damaged my CPU and motherboard. Luckily I did not, but now that push-pin will not come out. It seems I will probably have to carefully cut the plastic pin off if I ever want to remove the cooler and/or the CPU. I still believe the stock cooler works fairly well as it is quiet and every time I check the BIOS it seems to be keeping the CPU temperature consistently low. The installation issue with the pins could be attributed to me not being careful enough, but I feel the pins are not designed very well and that one of them could have been defective. Regardless of the cooler, the CPU itself deserves at least 4 stars for it's performance even without turbo-boost or overclocking capability. Some of my reasoning for buying this product: Diablo III is finally being released and I was long overdue for a new computer anyways (was running a Pentium 4 with Windows XP Pro...very sad I know). Obviously an i3 (1st or 2nd gen) is a gargantuan leap over the Pentium 4...but some people may not realize that the i3 completely blows the Diablo III minimum CPU specifications out of the water and turns the water into vapor. But still... After purchasing my i3-2120 I started worrying it was already obsolete and maybe I should have sprung for a i5-2500K because of all the overclocking hype. After all, Intel themselves say the i3 is only smart, while the i7 is a genius. How much more performance do you really get from a i5 or i7 quad core processor? Well according to the Windows Experience Index, it might not be as much as you think. After Windows Experience Index scored my i3-2120 at 7.1 (on a scale of 1 - 7.9) I started to really doubt that the i5 or i7 were really worth the cost to performance increase ($100+ extra for .1 - .8 more on the WEI scale). For the time being, the extra cost most likely isn't worth it for most computer users and gamers. Like many other reviews state, most current software, even popular new games like Diablo III (#1 selling game on Amazon, 737 days in Top 100) are really only going to utilize single and/or dual core threading; and if in fact there is more threads needed, the i3 has hyper-threading capability which is described as having two virtual cores running with the two physical cores to enable quad core type threading. When the cost of 2nd generation quad core Intel CPUs goes down and the majority of software being produced actually utilizes quad core CPUs then I will believe they are worth my extra hard earned cash. By then Diablo IV will be out and I will have had AT LEAST a few years of exceptional performance and quality use from a $127 Intel CPU. ## Frequently Bought Together - Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120 - Thermaltake SMART 600W ATX 12V V2.3/EPS 12V 80 Plus Certified Active PFC Power Supply PS-SPD-0600NPCWUS-W - Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L Micro-ATX Tower with Magnetic Design Dust Filter, Transparent Acrylic Side Panel, Adjustable I/O & Fully Ventilated Airflow, Black (MCB-Q300L-KANN-S00) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/1789260-core-i3-2120-dual-core-processor-3-3-ghz-3](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1789260-core-i3-2120-dual-core-processor-3-3-ghz-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*