The FX-8120 is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470. 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 i5-3470
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 77 vs 125 Watts
FX-8120 vs Core i5-3470 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
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Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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FX-8120 vs Core i5-3470 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
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Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
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Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-8120 vs Core i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-8120 vs Core i5-3470 in core CPU performance specifications
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-8120 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 12th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1.84 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Zambezi | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
