FX-8120 vs i7-6700TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700TE
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
3.86
FX-8120
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
4.15
+7.5%

FX-8120 outperforms Core i7-6700TE by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700TE and FX-8120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14501384
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.59no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency10.443.14
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date19 October 2015 (9 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6700TE 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache64K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8192 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size122 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700TE 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
Socket1151AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700TE and FX-8120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-6700TE and FX-8120 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6700TE and FX-8120 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 i7-6700TE and FX-8120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700TE and FX-8120.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i7-6700TE 3.86
FX-8120 4.15
+7.5%

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.

i7-6700TE 6135
FX-8120 6594
+7.5%

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.

i7-6700TE 986
+140%
FX-8120 411

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.

i7-6700TE 2980
+95.5%
FX-8120 1524

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.86 4.15
Recency 19 October 2015 12 October 2011
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

i7-6700TE has an age advantage of 4 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

FX-8120, on the other hand, has a 7.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-6700TE and FX-8120.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6700TE and FX-8120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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