Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700 outperforms the cheaper FX-8120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700 is 1910 days newer than the cheaper FX-8120.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Performs up to 8% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than FX-8120 - 167 vs 154 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8120 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-8120
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-7700 - $57.05 vs $122.11
- Up to 49% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-7700 - $0.41 vs $0.81 per FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700 | vs | AMD FX-8120 |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | FX |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 15.5x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |