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Core i7-12700K vs FX-8120

Core i7-12700K vs FX-8120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $409

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms FX-8120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3676 days newer than FX-8120.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 41% better in Minecraft than FX-8120 - 843 vs 596 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8120 - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8120 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Minecraft.
Minecraft

Minecraft

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

843

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.36/FPS

100%

Price, €

€299.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


FPS

596

70%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


Single-Core

426

16%

Multi-Core

1568

11%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

vs
AMD FX-8120 Logo

AMD FX-8120

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 12th, 2011
Core i7CollectionFX
Alder LakeCodenameZambezi
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores8
20
Threads8
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.4 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
36.0x
Multiplier15.5x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-12700K or FX-8120

Minecraft, 1920 x 1080, High

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