The Core i9-10900F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8120 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $212.97 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-8120
- Up to 73% cheaper – $78.02 vs $290.99
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-10900F vs FX-8120 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, $
$290.99
26%
Value, $/FPS
$1.51/FPS
31%
Core i9-10900F 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
Extreme
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900F vs FX-8120 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900F vs FX-8120 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
65%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $464.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
