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Core i3-530 vs FX-8120

Core i3-530 vs FX-8120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for 36.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

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AMD FX-8120

3.1 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8120 Logo
AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 95W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for 63.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for 36.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

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AMD FX-8120

3.1 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8120 Logo
AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 95W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for 63.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-530 outperforms the more expensive FX-8120 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-530 is 643 days older than the more expensive FX-8120.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-530

  • Up to 42% cheaper than FX-8120 - $32.9 vs $57.05
  • Up to 40% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than FX-8120 - $0.15 vs $0.25 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 73 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8120 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-8120

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Monster Hunter: World.
Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


FPS

250

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.15/FPS

100%

Price, €

€36.52

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for 36.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


FPS

250

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.25/FPS

60%

Price, €

€63.32

57%

AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 95W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for 63.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


Single-Core

360

84%

Multi-Core

755

48%

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


Single-Core

426

100%

Multi-Core

1568

100%

Intel Core i3-530 Logo

Intel Core i3-530

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AMD FX-8120 Logo

AMD FX-8120

Jan 7th, 2010Release Date
Oct 12th, 2011
Core i3CollectionFX
ClarkdaleCodenameZambezi
Intel Socket 1156SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
8
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.1 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.4 GHz
73 W
TDP125 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
22.0x
Multiplier15.5x
Intel HD
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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