The Core i7-13700 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8120 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $263.42 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-13700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money 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
- Up to 77% cheaper – $78.02 vs $341.44
Core i7-13700 vs FX-8120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$341.44
22%
Value, $/FPS
$1.6/FPS
29%
Core i7-13700 vs FX-8120 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-13700 vs FX-8120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-13700 vs FX-8120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-13700
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
65%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-13700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
