AMD FX-6120 | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-6120 or MediaTek Dimensity 1100 - 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 MediaTek Dimensity 1100 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 1100 was released in Q1/2021. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
AMD FX-6100/6200 (3) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 1100/1200/1300 (3) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Zambezi (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 MediaTek Dimensity 1100 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 is at 2.60 GHz. |
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AMD FX-6120 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (4.10 GHz) | A-Core | 2.60 GHz 4x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD FX-6120 or MediaTek Dimensity 1100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 9 |
-- | Shader | 144 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 MediaTek Dimensity 1100 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-6120 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
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 MediaTek Dimensity 1100 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD FX-6120 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 MediaTek Dimensity 1100 is manufactured in 6 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-6120 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
32 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
AM3+ | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1100
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1100
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1100
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1100
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1100
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1100
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 @ 0.85 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1100
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1100
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-6120 | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
Unknown | Unknown |