AMD FX-8120 vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF Benchmark, comparison and differences


AMD FX-8120		AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
CPU comparison In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-8120 and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster. We compare the AMD FX-8120 8 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019.

AMD FX (30)	Family	AMD Ryzen 5 (84)
AMD FX-8000 (11)	CPU group	AMD Ryzen 2000 (9)
2	Generation	2
Vishera (Bulldozer)	Architecture	Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
Desktop / Server	Segment	Desktop / Server
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The AMD FX-8120 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF clocks with 3.20 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
AMD FX-8120	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
8	Cores	6
8	Threads	12
normal	Core architecture	normal
No	Hyperthreading	Yes
Yes	Overclocking ?	Yes
3.10 GHz	Frequency	3.20 GHz
4.00 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	3.60 GHz
4.00 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	3.40 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.
AMD FX-8120	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--

Internal Graphics Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
	GPU frequency	--
--	GPU (Turbo)	--
--	GPU Generation	--
	Technology
	Max. displays
--	Compute units	--
--	Shader	--
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	--
--	DirectX Version	--

Hardware codec support A 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.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
No	Codec h264	No
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
No	Codec AVC	No
No	Codec VC-1	No
No	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-8120, while the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled.
AMD FX-8120	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
DDR3-1866	Memory	DDR4-2666
	Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
29.9 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	42.7 GB/s
Yes	ECC	Yes
--	L2 Cache	--
8.00 MB	L3 Cache	16.00 MB
--	PCIe version	3.0
--	PCIe lanes	20
--	PCIe Bandwidth	19.7 GB/s
Thermal Management The AMD FX-8120 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
AMD FX-8120	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
95 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	65 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
--	Tjunction max.	95 °C
Technical details The AMD FX-8120 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm.
AMD FX-8120	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
32 nm	Technology	12 nm
Unknown	Chip design	Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4	ISA extensions	SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
AM3+	Socket	AM4 (PGA 1331)
AMD-V	Virtualization	AMD-V, SVM
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q2/2012	Release date	Q4/2019
115 $	Release price	210 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

AMD FX-8120 (56%)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF (100%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

AMD FX-8120 (47%)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	479 (51%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz	941 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	2085 (40%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz	5241 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	6596 (53%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz	12524 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	89 (60%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz	148 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	587 (48%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz	1221 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz	65 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz	452 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz	931 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz	6822 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz	2684 (100%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	AMD FX-8120 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz	372.4 (100%)


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AMD FX-8120 vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF

CPU comparison with benchmarks

CPU comparison

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Internal Graphics

Hardware codec support

Memory & PCIe

Thermal Management

Technical details