In DOOM: The Dark Ages, the FX-8120 is same performance as the Core i5-9400F. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $82 cheaper!
FX-8120
- Up to 68% cheaper – $38.10 vs $119.99
- Up to 68% cheaper
- Up to 68% better value in DOOM: The Dark Ages – $0.28 vs $0.88/FPS
- Up to 68% better value in DOOM: The Dark Ages
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i5-9400F
- Is 7 years and 2 months newer – Jan 08, 2019 vs Oct 12, 2011
- Is 7 years and 2 months newer
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
DOOM: The Dark Ages FPS Calculator
FX-8120 vs Core i5-9400F: Comparison of performance and price
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Average FPS
136 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
102 FPS
100%
Price, $
$38.1
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.28/FPS
100%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
136 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
102 FPS
100%
Price, $
$119.99
31%
Value, $/FPS
$0.88/FPS
32%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-8120 vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-8120 vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
98%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
FX-8120 Oct 12th, 2011 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-9400F Jan 8th, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 12th, 2011 | Released | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| – | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AM3+ | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
