FX-6120 vs i7-4860EQ
Aggregate performance score
Core i7-4860EQ outperforms FX-6120 by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-4860EQ and FX-6120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1537 | 1753 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 6.97 | 2.44 |
| Architecture codename | Crystalwell (2013−2014) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| Release date | 29 August 2013 (11 years ago) | 23 October 2012 (12 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-4860EQ 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 | 1.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 2.0 | no data |
| Bus rate | 5 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | 32 | no data |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 288 KB |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 264 mm2 | 315 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 100 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,400 million | 1,200 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-4860EQ 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 BGA1364 | AM3+ |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 47 Watt | 95 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4860EQ 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 |
| TSX | + | - |
Security technologies
Core i7-4860EQ 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 i7-4860EQ and FX-6120 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4860EQ and FX-6120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 5200 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4860EQ 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 | 3.46 | 2.45 |
| Recency | 29 August 2013 | 23 October 2012 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 6 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 47 Watt | 95 Watt |
i7-4860EQ has a 41.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, 33.3% more threads, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 102.1% lower power consumption.
FX-6120, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores.
The Core i7-4860EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6120 in performance tests.
Be aware that Core i7-4860EQ is a notebook processor while FX-6120 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4860EQ and FX-6120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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