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Intel Core i3-8121U
Intel Core i3-8121U is a Mobile processor from Intel. It began to be released in May 2018. The CPU belongs to the Cannon Lake family. The processor has 2 cores and 4 threads. And the processor is also made using 10 nm technology. Its characteristics, as well as benchmark results, are presented in more detail below.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
May 2018
Model Name
?
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Core i3-8121U
Code Name
Cannon Lake
Generation
Core i3 (Kaby Lake-U Refresh)
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 3.2 GHz
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
256 KB (per core)
L3 Cache
4 MB (shared)
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
Multiplier
22.0x
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel BGA 1440
Multiplier Unlocked
No
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
10 nm
TDP
15 W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
105°C
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
ECC Memory
No
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
N/A
Geekbench 5
Single Core
849
Multi Core
1895
Performance
Multi Core
Geekbench 6
Single Core
1185
Multi Core
2295
Passmark CPU
Single Core
1945
Multi Core
4388
Compared to Other CPU
0%
4%
44%
Better then 0% CPU over the past year
Better then 4% CPU over the past 3 years
Better then 44% CPU
SiliconCat Rating
402
Ranks 402 among Laptop/Mobile CPU on our website
1492
Ranks 1492 among all CPU on our website
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
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Passmark CPU Single Core
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