The Core i5-11600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8120 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$162.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-8120
- Up to 65% cheaper – CA$87.02 vs CA$250.00
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-11600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-11600KF vs FX-8120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, CA$
CA$250
34%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.23/FPS
42%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Average FPS
166
82%
Min 1% FPS
112
84%
Price, CA$
CA$87.02
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.52/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600KF 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 i5-11600KF vs FX-8120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600KF vs FX-8120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
69%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $237.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
