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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms FX-8120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 3312 days newer than FX-8120.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 13% better in Valheim than FX-8120 - 213 vs 189 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8120 - 12 vs 8 threads
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
213
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.03/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$218.33
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FX-8120
Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | vs | AMD FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 5th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | FX |
| Vermeer | Codename | Zambezi |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 15.5x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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