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Core i9-9980HK vs FX-8120

Core i9-9980HK vs FX-8120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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AMD FX-8120

3.1 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8120 Logo
AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 95W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $78.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

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AMD FX-8120

3.1 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8120 Logo
AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 95W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $78.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-9980HK outperforms FX-8120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9980HK is 2750 days newer than FX-8120.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980HK

  • Performs up to 14% better in Valorant than FX-8120 - 779 vs 681 FPS
  • Consumes up to 64% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 45 vs 125 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8120 - 16 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8120 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Valorant.
Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-9980HK Logo
Core i9-9980HK

Mobile • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

779

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

FPS Winner

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


FPS

681

87%

Value, $/FPS

$0.11/FPS

100%

Price, $

$78.02

100%

Value Winner

AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 95W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $78.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-9980HK Logo
Core i9-9980HK

Mobile • Apr 23rd, 2019

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9980HK Logo
Core i9-9980HK

Mobile • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1431

100%

Multi-Core

6341

100%

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


Single-Core

426

29%

Multi-Core

1568

24%

Intel Core i9-9980HK Logo

Intel Core i9-9980HK

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AMD FX-8120 Logo

AMD FX-8120

Apr 23rd, 2019
Release DateOct 12th, 2011
Core i9CollectionFX
Kaby LakeCodenameZambezi
Intel BGA 1440SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Mobile
Segment
Desktop
8Cores8
16
Threads8
2.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.1 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.4 GHz
45 W
TDP125 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
24.0x
Multiplier15.5x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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