FX-6120 vs Core 2 Duo T5200

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T5200
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 34 Watt
0.30
FX-6120
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.45
+717%

FX-6120 outperforms Core 2 Duo T5200 by a whopping 717% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T5200 and FX-6120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking31181767
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Duono data
Power efficiency0.842.44
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release dateJuly 2006 (18 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T5200 and FX-6120 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads26
Base clock speed1.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed1.66 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate533 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB288 KB
L2 cache2 MB6 MB
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die size143 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature85 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range1.075V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T5200 and FX-6120 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket479AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)34 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T5200 and FX-6120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T5200 and FX-6120 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo T5200 and FX-6120 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x-no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T5200 and FX-6120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo T5200 and FX-6120.

PCIe versionno data2.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo T5200 0.30
FX-6120 2.45
+717%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Duo T5200 470
FX-6120 3899
+730%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Duo T5200 196
FX-6120 517
+164%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Duo T5200 321
FX-6120 1890
+489%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.30 2.45
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 6
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 34 Watt 95 Watt

Core 2 Duo T5200 has 179.4% lower power consumption.

FX-6120, on the other hand, has a 716.7% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

The FX-6120 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T5200 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T5200 is a notebook processor while FX-6120 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T5200 and FX-6120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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