Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7350K outperforms FX-8120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7350K is 1910 days newer than FX-8120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 20% better in Minecraft than FX-8120 - 714 vs 596 FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 60 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 i3-7350K - 8 vs 4 threads
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FX-8120
Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | AMD FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | FX |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 15.5x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
