The Core i3-8100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8120 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only CA$39.86 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the FX-8120
- Up to 31% cheaper – CA$87.02 vs CA$126.88
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8100 vs FX-8120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, CA$
CA$126.88
68%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.69/FPS
75%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Average FPS
166
91%
Min 1% FPS
112
92%
Price, CA$
CA$87.02
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.52/FPS
100%
Core i3-8100 vs FX-8120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8100 vs FX-8120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8100 vs FX-8120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
