A8-7680 vs FX-8120

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8120
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
4.15
+85.3%
A8-7680
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.24

FX-8120 outperforms A8-7680 by an impressive 85% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8120 and A8-7680 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13951834
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data15.78
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD A8
Power efficiency3.144.71
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Excavator (2017−2018)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)29 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$56

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8120 and A8-7680 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.4 GHz
Multiplierno data38
L1 cache384 KB160 KB
L2 cache8192 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size315 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,178 million
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 A8-7680 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 configuration11
SocketAM3+FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8120 and A8-7680. 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-8120 and A8-7680 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8120 and A8-7680. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data14.936 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataRadeon R7 Series

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8120 and A8-7680.

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 4.15
+85.3%
A8-7680 2.24

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
+85.7%
A8-7680 3551

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.15 2.24
Recency 12 October 2011 29 October 2018
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 45 Watt

FX-8120 has a 85.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

A8-7680, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 177.8% lower power consumption.

The FX-8120 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-7680 in performance tests.


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