The Core i7-14700F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8120 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $199.21 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-8120
- Up to 74% cheaper – $70.29 vs $269.50
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-14700F vs FX-8120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€269.5
26%
Value, €/FPS
€1.25/FPS
34%
Core i7-14700F vs FX-8120 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
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700F vs FX-8120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700F vs FX-8120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
63%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 8 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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