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Core i3-7350K vs FX-8120

Core i3-7350K vs FX-8120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4515 minutes ago

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AMD FX-8120

3.1 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8120 Logo
CHUANGWEI AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 125W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $39.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4516 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4515 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8120

3.1 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8120 Logo
CHUANGWEI AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 125W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $39.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4516 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-7350K 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 Core i3-7350K is 1910 days newer than the cheaper FX-8120.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K

  • Performs up to 12% better in Saints Row than FX-8120 - 162 vs 145 FPS
  • Consumes up to 52% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 60 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8120 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-8120

  • Up to 22% cheaper than Core i3-7350K - $39.99 vs $51.6
  • Up to 12% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i3-7350K - $0.28 vs $0.32 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Saints Row.
Saints Row

Saints Row

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

162

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.32/FPS

87%

Price, $

$51.6

77%

FPS Winner

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4515 minutes ago

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


FPS

145

89%

Value, $/FPS

$0.28/FPS

100%

Price, $

$39.99

100%

Value Winner

CHUANGWEI AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 125W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $39.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4516 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1452

100%

Multi-Core

2873

100%

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


Single-Core

426

29%

Multi-Core

1568

54%

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo

Intel Core i3-7350K

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AMD FX-8120 Logo

AMD FX-8120

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateOct 12th, 2011
Core i3CollectionFX
Kaby LakeCodenameZambezi
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
8
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.4 GHz
60 W
TDP125 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
42.0x
Multiplier15.5x
Intel HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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