In Atomfall, the Core i3-2130 is slightly faster than the FX-8120. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $47 more expensive!
Core i3-2130
- Up to 1% faster in Atomfall – 189 vs 188 FPS
- Up to 1% faster in Atomfall
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
FX-8120
- Is 1 month and 7 days newer – Oct 12, 2011 vs Sep 04, 2011
- Is 1 month and 7 days newer
- Up to 55% cheaper – $38.10 vs $84.91
- Up to 55% cheaper
- Up to 55% better value in Atomfall – $0.20 vs $0.44/FPS
- Up to 55% better value in Atomfall
Atomfall FPS Calculator
Core i3-2130 vs FX-8120: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
189 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
142 FPS
100%
Price, $
$84.91
44%
Value, $/FPS
$0.44/FPS
45%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Average FPS
188 FPS
99%
Min 1% FPS
141 FPS
99%
Price, $
$38.1
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.2/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2130 vs FX-8120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2130 vs FX-8120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-2130 Sep 4th, 2011 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | FX-8120 Oct 12th, 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Released | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $138.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1155 | Socket | AM3+ |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated GPU | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
