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Intel Core i3-4120U @ 2.00GHz

Benchmarks for the Intel Core i3-4120U can be found below. Release dates, price and performance comparisons are also listed when available. This is made using thousands of PerformanceTest benchmark results and is updated daily.

  • The first graph shows the relative performance of the CPU compared to the 10 other common (single) CPUs in terms of PassMark CPU Mark.
  • The 2nd graph shows the value for money, in terms of the CPUMark per dollar.
  • The pricing history data shows the price for a single Processor. For multiple Processors, multiply the price shown by the number of CPUs.

Is the Intel Core i3-4120U @ 2.00GHz Good for Gaming?

This is a fairly old CPU that is no longer competitive with newer CPUs. [More ...]


Intel Core i3-4120U @ 2.00GHz

Description:

Class: Laptop

Socket: FCBGA1168

Clockspeed: 2.0 GHz

Cores: 2 Threads: 4

Typical TDP: 15 W

Cache per CPU Package:
L1 Instruction Cache: 4 x 32 KB
L1 Data Cache: 4 x 32 KB
L2 Cache: 4 x 256 KB
L3 Cache: 3 MB

Memory Support: Max. Memory Size: 16 GB (DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600)

Other names: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4120U CPU @ 2.00GHz

CPU First Seen on Charts: Q2 2016

CPUmark/$Price: NA

Overall Rank:
3634th fastest in multithreading out of 5787 CPUs
3371st fastest in single threading out of 5787 CPUs
817th fastest in out of 1610 Laptop CPUs

Last Price Change: NA

Average CPU Mark rating
Multithread Rating
1948
Single Thread Rating
1177

Samples: 1*
*Margin for error: High

CPU Test Suite Average Results for Intel Core i3-4120U @ 2.00GHz

Integer MathNA
Floating Point MathNA
Find Prime NumbersNA
Random String SortingNA
Data EncryptionNA
Data CompressionNA
PhysicsNA
Extended InstructionsNA
Single Thread1,177 MOps/Sec
From submitted results to PerformanceTest V10 as of 14th of February 2026.

CPU Mark Distribution for Intel Core i3-4120U @ 2.00GHz

Submitted Baseline Distribution Graph as of 13th of February 2026


Not Enough Data from Current Version of PerformanceTest to Create Distribution Graph.

From submitted results since PerformanceTest V10 as of 13th of February 2026.

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CPU Mark Relative to Top 10 Common Laptop CPUs
As of 14th of February 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Processor Average CPU Mark
Intel Core i7-12700H
 25,257
Apple M4 10 Core
 23,701
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
 20,624
Intel Core i7-11800H @ 2.30GHz
 19,758
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
 18,010
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
 16,483
Apple M2 8 Core 3500 MHz
 15,640
Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz
 14,133
Intel Core i7-9750H @ 2.60GHz
 10,597
Intel Core i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz
 9,394
Intel Core i3-4120U @ 2.00GHz
 1,948
CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price )
As of 14th of February 2026 - Higher results represent better value
Processor CPU Mark / $Price
Intel Core i7-12700H
 55.27
Intel Core i7-11800H @ 2.30GHz
 50.02
Intel Core i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz
 30.40
Intel Core i7-9750H @ 2.60GHz
 11.04
Intel Core i3-4120U @ 2.00GHz
 NA
Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz
 NA
Apple M2 8 Core 3500 MHz
 NA
Apple M4 10 Core
 NA
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
 NA
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
 NA
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
 NA
Single Thread Rating
As of 14th of February 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Processor Average Thread Rating
Apple M4 10 Core
 4,516
Apple M2 8 Core 3500 MHz
 3,886
Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz
 3,676
Intel Core i7-12700H
 3,505
Intel Core i7-11800H @ 2.30GHz
 3,023
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
 3,004
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
 2,888
Intel Core i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz
 2,616
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
 2,587
Intel Core i7-9750H @ 2.60GHz
 2,392
Intel Core i3-4120U @ 2.00GHz
 1,177
Popular comparisons for Intel Core i3-4120U @ 2.00GHz
As of 14th of February 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Processor Average CPU Mark
Intel Core i3-4120U @ 2.00GHz
 1,948
AMD A12-9700P vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 2,427 (+24.6%)
AMD A10-9600P vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 2,318 (+19.0%)
AMD PRO A8-8600B vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 2,203 (+13.1%)
AMD PRO A10-8700B vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 2,168 (+11.3%)
AMD A8-7410 APU vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 1,817 (-6.7%)
AMD A8-6410 APU vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 1,773 (-9.0%)
AMD PRO A4-3350B APU vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 1,764 (-9.4%)
Intel Core m5-6Y57 @ 1.10GHz vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 2,346 (+20.5%)
Intel Core m7-6Y75 @ 1.20GHz vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 2,346 (+20.4%)
Intel Core m5-6Y54 @ 1.10GHz vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 2,289 (+17.5%)
Intel Core i3-6006U @ 2.00GHz vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 2,274 (+16.8%)
AMD A10-8700P vs Intel Core i3-4120U
 2,243 (+15.2%)