FX-6120 vs i5-4258U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4258U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
1.66
FX-6120
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.45
+47.6%

FX-6120 outperforms Core i5-4258U by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4258U and FX-6120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20811767
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency5.612.44
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date4 June 2013 (11 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$342no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4258U 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)
Threads46
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)288 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)6 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size118 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4258U 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
SocketFCBGA1168AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4258U and FX-6120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4258U and FX-6120 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4258U and FX-6120 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4258U and FX-6120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Graphics 5100no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4258U and FX-6120 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4258U and FX-6120 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43280x2000@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4258U and FX-6120 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4258U and FX-6120.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes12no data
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

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.

i5-4258U 1.66
FX-6120 2.45
+47.6%

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.

i5-4258U 2633
FX-6120 3899
+48.1%

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.

i5-4258U 859
+66.2%
FX-6120 517

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.

i5-4258U 1680
FX-6120 1890
+12.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.66 2.45
Recency 4 June 2013 23 October 2012
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 6
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 95 Watt

i5-4258U has an age advantage of 7 months, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 239.3% lower power consumption.

FX-6120, on the other hand, has a 47.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The FX-6120 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4258U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-4258U is a notebook processor while FX-6120 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4258U and FX-6120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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