The Core i7-10700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8120, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$462.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-8120
- Up to 84% cheaper – CA$87.02 vs CA$550.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-10700K vs FX-8120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$550
15%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.86/FPS
18%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Average FPS
166
86%
Min 1% FPS
112
88%
Price, CA$
CA$87.02
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.52/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K vs FX-8120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700K vs FX-8120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
67%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
