CPUs > Intel CPUs > 3 GHz and more > Dual Core

A speedy, cool-running, efficient CPU. Highly recommended.

Advantages: Speedy, runs cool, doesn't use very much power, cheap for the performance
Disadvantages: The integrated graphics aren't great for graphically intensive applications

Intel Core i3 2120 The 'Core i3 2120' is a computer CPU produced by Intel. It runs on the LGA1155 socket (otherwise known as the 'Sandy Bridge' socket), runs at 3.3GHz and is geared more towards the budget market than the high-price market. Ease of In ...

Coolchris330 05.03.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Intel Core i3 2120 / 3.3 GHz processor

Best Budget GAMING Processor - i3 2120

Advantages: Bang For It's Buck, Fast-Responsive, High Cores + Threads, High Clock Speed
Disadvantages: In-buit HD Graphics 2000, No Overclocking

OVERVIEW - The i3 2120 is one of the BEST processors when it comes to a low range budget gaming computer (450-650). It features a quite powerful dual-core 3.3 GHz factory clock speed but is NOT unlocked, making it unreliable for over clocking. This proce ...

PeterJopy 05.10.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Intel Core i3 2120 / 3.3 GHz processor

My Over-Clocking King.

Advantages: Easy to overclock, runs cool, doesn't use much energy.
Disadvantages: May require a large heatsink and fan replacement, as the stock HSF is not very good.

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Wheelchair.Wiz 16.02.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 / 3 GHz processor

Fantastic chip, even better when overclocked

Advantages: Cheap, fast and cool
Disadvantages: it's not a quad core, £130 may be too much for some

It took a while for Intel to wake up and smell the prices of AMD shares recently (AMD being Intel's main competitor). After years of AMD taking bite after bite out of Intel's market share with innovative, efficient, fast and affordable processors, Intel f ...

piloteer81 14.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 / 3 GHz processor

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (Performance Computing For The Masses)

Advantages: Speed, Reliability, Overclockability and Price!
Disadvantages: None!

The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3Ghz CPU is a triumph of computing technology, It combines cool running temperatures, Good clock speeds and Great performance for a low affordable price. These CPU's are well suited to Gaming applications due to their calculat ...

GezUK 15.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 / 3 GHz processor