AMD FX-8120

AMD FX-8120
Benchmarks & Specs

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The AMD FX-8120 was a remarkable processor in its time. It was based on the Bulldozer architecture and brought an interesting approach to core count. With its eight modules, manufactured in the 32nm process, it offered a solid foundation for more demanding tasks. Particularly noteworthy was its ability to process multiple threads simultaneously.

This was a crucial advantage for applications that benefited from a higher core count. Additionally, the processor featured a generous 8 MB Level 3 cache. This helped to speed up access to frequently used data. The AMD FX-8120 offered good overall performance for various applications. It was an option for users looking for a reliable processing center.

Its architecture aimed to optimize multitasking. For its time, it represented a quite competitive solution. We remember the discussions about its modular design. This type of design was pioneering at the time. The maximum memory bandwidth was 30 GB/s.
  • Modular Eight-Core Architecture
  • 32nm Manufacturing Process
  • 8 MB Level 3 Cache
  • Good Multitasking Performance

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-2100T
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
484
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
482
AMD FX-8120
AMD FX-8120 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
479
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
478
Intel Core i3-540
2C / 4T · 3.06 GHz
478
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-870
4C / 8T · 2.93 GHz
2,124
AMD FX-6350
AMD FX-6350 100 %
6C / 6T · 4.20 GHz
2,091
AMD FX-8120
AMD FX-8120 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
2,085
Intel Pentium Gold G5400
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
2,078
Intel Core i3-7100
2C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
2,076
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

AMD A8-6500
AMD A8-6500 101 %
4C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
90 cb
AMD Athlon II X2 370K
2C / 2T · 4.20 GHz
90 cb
AMD FX-8120
AMD FX-8120 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
89 cb
AMD Athlon II X4 760K
4C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
88 cb
AMD Phenom II X6 1075T
6C / 6T · 3.50 GHz
88 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-6600
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
597 cb
Intel Core i5-7600T
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
593 cb
AMD FX-8120
AMD FX-8120 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
587 cb
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C / 6T · 3.60 GHz
586 cb
Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
584 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyAMD FX (30)
CPU groupAMD FX-8000 (11)
ArchitectureVishera (Bulldozer)
Technology32 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketAM3+
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads8 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 8x
Frequency: 3.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 Cores): 4.00 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache8.00 MB
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1866
29.9 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP95 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip design
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Release dateQ2/2012
Release price115 $
Documents
AMD FX-8120
AMD FX-8120
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