Processor N95 vs FX-8120

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8120
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
4.15
+30.5%
Processor N95
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.18

FX-8120 outperforms Processor N95 by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8120 and Processor N95 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13951616
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency3.1420.06
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8120 and Processor N95 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.1 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache384 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache8192 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature61 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8120 and Processor N95 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
SocketAM3+Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8120 and Processor N95. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

FX-8120 and Processor N95 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8120 and Processor N95 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8120 and Processor N95. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8120 and Processor N95.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.15 3.18
Recency 12 October 2011 3 January 2023
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 15 Watt

FX-8120 has a 30.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Processor N95, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-8120 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N95 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8120 is a desktop processor while Processor N95 is a notebook one.


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