FX-6120 vs i7-3615QE
Aggregate performance score
Core i7-3615QE outperforms FX-6120 by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-3615QE and FX-6120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1518 | 1749 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 7.42 | 2.44 |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| Release date | 29 April 2012 (12 years ago) | 23 October 2012 (12 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-3615QE 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 6 |
| Base clock speed | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 288 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 160 mm2 | 315 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 1,400 million | 1,200 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3615QE 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | Intel BGA1023 | AM3+ |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 95 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3615QE and FX-6120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | - | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i7-3615QE and FX-6120 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3615QE and FX-6120 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3615QE and FX-6120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | unknown Dual-channel | DDR3 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 4000 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3615QE and FX-6120.
| PCIe version | no data | 2.0 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.66 | 2.54 |
| Recency | 29 April 2012 | 23 October 2012 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 6 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 95 Watt |
i7-3615QE has a 44.1% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more threads, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.
FX-6120, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 months, and 50% more physical cores.
The Core i7-3615QE is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6120 in performance tests.
Be aware that Core i7-3615QE is a notebook processor while FX-6120 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3615QE and FX-6120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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