AMD FX-8120 | Intel Atom N470 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-8120 and the Intel Atom N470 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD FX-8120 8 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the Intel Atom N470 which has 1 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2010. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | Intel Atom N400/N500 (3) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Pineview |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 Intel Atom N470 clocks with 1.83 GHz, has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD FX-8120 | Characteristic | Intel Atom N470 |
8 | Cores | 1 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 1.83 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel GMA 3150 |
GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 45 | |
Max. displays | 0 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Intel GMA 3150 |
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 & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-8120, while the Intel Atom N470 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 5.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD FX-8120 | Characteristic | Intel Atom N470 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR2-667 |
Max. Memory | 2 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 5.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 0.50 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD FX-8120 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom N470 is 6.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD FX-8120 | Characteristic | Intel Atom N470 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-8120 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Atom N470 is at 0.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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AMD FX-8120 | Characteristic | Intel Atom N470 |
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, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE3, SSSE3 |
AM3+ | Socket | BGA 559 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q1/2010 |
115 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom N470
1C 2T @ 1.83 GHz |
AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom N470
1C 2T @ 1.83 GHz |
AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom N470
1C 2T @ 1.83 GHz |
AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom N470
1C 2T @ 1.83 GHz |
AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom N470
1C 2T @ 1.83 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8120 | Intel Atom N470 |
Unknown | Unknown |