The Core i9-7920X 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 i9-7920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-8120
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7920X vs FX-8120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
76
100%
Min 1% FPS
57
100%
Price, €
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Value, €/FPS
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Core i9-7920X 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 i9-7920X vs FX-8120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7920X vs FX-8120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
48%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7920X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $11.99 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Zambezi |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
