The FX-8370 is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i3-2120. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the FX-8370
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2120
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
FX-8370 vs Core i3-2120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
FX-8370
Sep 2nd, 2014
Average FPS
168
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
168
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, £
£14.97
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.08/FPS
100%
FX-8370 vs Core i3-2120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-8370 vs Core i3-2120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-8370 vs Core i3-2120 in core CPU performance specifications
FX-8370
Sep 2nd, 2014
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Core i3-2120
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
71%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-8370 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 2nd, 2014 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $199.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Vishera | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1866 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
