Intel Atom S1220 vs AMD FX-6120

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Intel Atom S1220 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-6120
Intel Atom S1220 AMD FX-6120

CPU comparison

Intel Atom S1220 or AMD FX-6120 - 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 Intel Atom S1220 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.60 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Intel Atom S1220 was released in Q4/2012.

The AMD FX-6120 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-6120 was released in Q2/2012.
Intel Atom (101) Family AMD FX (30)
Intel Atom S1000 (3) CPU group AMD FX-6100/6200 (3)
2 Generation 1
Centerton Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom S1220 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz. The AMD FX-6120 has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.10 GHz).

Intel Atom S1220 Characteristic AMD FX-6120
2 Cores 6
4 Threads 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
1.60 GHz Frequency 3.50 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.10 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.10 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.

Intel Atom S1220 Characteristic AMD FX-6120
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

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

The Intel Atom S1220 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD FX-6120 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

Intel Atom S1220 Characteristic AMD FX-6120
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR3-1866
8 GB Max. Memory
1 (Single Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
10.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth --
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
1.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version --
8 PCIe lanes --
4.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Atom S1220 has a TDP of 8.1 W, that of the AMD FX-6120 is 95 W.

Intel Atom S1220 Characteristic AMD FX-6120
8.1 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Atom S1220 has a 1.00 MB cache, while the AMD FX-6120 cache has a total of 8.00 MB.

Intel Atom S1220 Characteristic AMD FX-6120
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
BGA 1283 Socket AM3+
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2012
39 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

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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.
Intel Atom S1220 Intel Atom S1220
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz
432 (7%)
AMD FX-6120 AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz
5801 (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.
Intel Atom S1220 Intel Atom S1220
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-6120 AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz
497 (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.
Intel Atom S1220 Intel Atom S1220
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-6120 AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz
1833 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Atom S1220 AMD FX-6120
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