AMD FX-6120 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-6120 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD FX-6120 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-6120 was released in Q2/2012. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 was released in Q1/2010. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
AMD FX-6100/6200 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Zambezi (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-6120 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6120 is 3.50 GHz (4.10 GHz) while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 is at 3.20 GHz. |
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AMD FX-6120 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 |
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-6120 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-6120 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD FX-6120 is 95 W, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD FX-6120 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-6120 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-6120 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 |
32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
AM3+ | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q1/2010 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-6120 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 |
Unknown | Unknown |