Intel Core i5-750 vs AMD FX-8120
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CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-750 and the AMD FX-8120 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-750 4 core processor released in Q3/2009 with the AMD FX-8120 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2012. |
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| Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
| Intel Core i5 700 (3) | CPU group | AMD FX-8000 (11) |
| 1 | Generation | 2 |
| Lynnfield | Architecture | Vishera (Bulldozer) |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-750 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.66 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8120 clocks with 3.10 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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| Intel Core i5-750 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 2.66 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
| 3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-750, while the AMD FX-8120 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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| Intel Core i5-750 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
| DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
| 16 GB | Max. Memory | |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| 1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
| 8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
| 2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
| 16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
| 8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-750 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8120 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| Intel Core i5-750 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
| 95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-750 has 9.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8120 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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| Intel Core i5-750 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
| 45 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
| LGA 1156 | Socket | AM3+ |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
| No | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q3/2009 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
| 213 $ | Release price | 115 $ |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
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.
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Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX-8120 |
| Unknown | Unknown |
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