The FX-8120 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-2100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the FX-8120
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
FX-8120 vs Core i3-2100
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Average FPS
180
99%
Min 1% FPS
125
99%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-8120 vs Core i3-2100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-8120 vs Core i3-2100 in core CPU performance specifications
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-8120 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 12th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Zambezi | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
