FX-8120 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.54
+250%
FX-8120
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
4.15

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X outperforms FX-8120 by a whopping 250% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and FX-8120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4981395
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.60no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.643.14
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and FX-8120 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache32 MB8192 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size213 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors9,600 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and FX-8120 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSP3r2AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and FX-8120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and FX-8120 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and FX-8120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and FX-8120.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes60no 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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 14.54
+250%
FX-8120 4.15

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 23093
+250%
FX-8120 6594

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 1188
+188%
FX-8120 412

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 7177
+370%
FX-8120 1527

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.54 4.15
Recency 10 August 2017 12 October 2011
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has a 250.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

FX-8120, on the other hand, has 44% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8120 in performance tests.


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