Key Differences
In short — FX-8120 outperforms Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing FX-8120 is 643 days newer than Core i3-530.
Advantages of AMD FX-8120
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8120 doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
FX-8120
Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD FX-8120 | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 12th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| FX | Collection | Core i3 |
| Zambezi | Codename | Clarkdale |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 73 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 15.5x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
