The Core i7-13700KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8120 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only CA$452.97 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-13700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-8120
- Up to 84% cheaper – CA$87.02 vs CA$539.99
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-13700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-13700KF vs FX-8120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
219
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, CA$
CA$539.99
16%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.46/FPS
21%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Average FPS
166
76%
Min 1% FPS
112
78%
Price, CA$
CA$87.02
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.52/FPS
100%
Core i7-13700KF 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 i7-13700KF vs FX-8120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-13700KF vs FX-8120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
63%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-13700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
