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FX-8120 vs Core i7-7700K

FX-8120 vs Core i7-7700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

AMD FX-8120

3.1 GHz | 8-core

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CHUANGWEI AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 125W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $39.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 239 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $230 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

AMD FX-8120

3.1 GHz | 8-core

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CHUANGWEI AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 125W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $39.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 239 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $230 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K is 1910 days newer than the cheaper FX-8120.

Advantages of AMD FX-8120

  • Up to 83% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $39.99 vs $230.0
  • Up to 80% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-7700K - $0.34 vs $1.72 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K

  • Performs up to 16% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than FX-8120 - 134 vs 116 FPS
  • Consumes up to 27% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 91 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8120 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


FPS

116

86%

Value, $/FPS

$0.34/FPS

100%

Price, $

$39.99

100%

Value Winner

CHUANGWEI AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 125W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $39.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 239 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

134

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.72/FPS

19%

Price, $

$230

17%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $230 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


Single-Core

426

27%

Multi-Core

1568

30%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

100%

Multi-Core

5105

100%

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AMD FX-8120

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Intel Core i7-7700K

Oct 12th, 2011Release Date
Jan 3rd, 2017
FXCollectionCore i7
ZambeziCodenameKaby Lake
AMD Socket AM3+SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores4
8Threads8
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
3.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
125 WTDP
91 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
15.5xMultiplier
42.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD 630
YesOverclockableYes

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