Xeon E3120 vs FX-8120

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8120
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
4.31
+368%

FX-8120 outperforms Xeon E3120 by a whopping 368% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8120 and Xeon E3120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13792536
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.141.29
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)no data
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)1 July 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8120 and Xeon E3120 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)no data
Threads8no data
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.16 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHzno data
L1 cache384 KBno data
L2 cache8192 KBno data
L3 cache8192 KB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature61 °C72 °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 Xeon E3120 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8120 and Xeon E3120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

FX-8120 and Xeon E3120 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8120 and Xeon E3120 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8120 and Xeon E3120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8120 and Xeon E3120.

PCIe versionn/ano 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.

FX-8120 4.31
+368%
Xeon E3120 0.92

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.

FX-8120 6594
+368%
Xeon E3120 1408

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.31 0.92
Recency 12 October 2011 1 July 2008
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

FX-8120 has a 368.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon E3120, on the other hand, has 92.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-8120 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3120 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8120 is a desktop processor while Xeon E3120 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8120 and Xeon E3120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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