Apple M1 Pro 8-Core vs FX-6120
Aggregate performance score
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core outperforms FX-6120 by a whopping 342% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-6120 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1748 | 707 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Apple M-Series |
| Power efficiency | 2.44 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Zambezi (2011−2012) | no data |
| Release date | 23 October 2012 (12 years ago) | 18 October 2021 (3 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
FX-6120 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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 | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 2.06 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 3.22 GHz |
| L1 cache | 288 KB | 2.3 MB |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 28 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 16 MB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | 33700 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on FX-6120 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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 | no data |
| Socket | AM3+ | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 2060 ‑ 3220 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6120 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core. 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 FX-6120 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6120 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Apple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6120 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | no 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.
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 | 2.54 | 11.23 |
| Recency | 23 October 2012 | 18 October 2021 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 2060 Watt |
FX-6120 has 2068.4% lower power consumption.
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core, on the other hand, has a 342.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.
The Apple M1 Pro 8-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6120 in performance tests.
Note that FX-6120 is a desktop processor while Apple M1 Pro 8-Core is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6120 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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