The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8120. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-8120
The Core i9-12900 is better in every way
Core i9-12900 vs FX-8120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
230
100%
Min 1% FPS
158
100%
Price, €
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Value, €/FPS
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Core i9-12900 vs FX-8120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs FX-8120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs FX-8120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $5.19 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Zambezi |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
