Key Differences
In short — FX-8300 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 FX-8300 is 377 days newer than the cheaper FX-8120.
Advantages of AMD FX-8300
- Performs up to 4% better in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than FX-8120 - 48 vs 46 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 95 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of AMD FX-8120
- Up to 64% cheaper than FX-8300 - $39.99 vs $112.02
- Up to 63% better value when playing Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than FX-8300 - $0.87 vs $2.33 per FPS
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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AMD FX-8300 | vs | AMD FX-8120 |
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Oct 23rd, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
FX | Collection | FX |
Vishera | Codename | Zambezi |
AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
16.5x | Multiplier | 15.5x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |