Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs FX-8120

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8120
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
4.15
+101%
Ryzen Embedded R1600
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.06

FX-8120 outperforms Ryzen Embedded R1600 by a whopping 101% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8120 and Ryzen Embedded R1600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13951903
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.147.79
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)25 February 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8120 and Ryzen Embedded R1600 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cache384 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size315 mm2209.8 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8120 and Ryzen Embedded R1600 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+FP5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8120 and Ryzen Embedded R1600. 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 Ryzen Embedded R1600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8120 and Ryzen Embedded R1600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2400

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8120 and Ryzen Embedded R1600.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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
+101%
Ryzen Embedded R1600 2.06

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
+101%
Ryzen Embedded R1600 3276

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.15 2.06
Recency 12 October 2011 25 February 2020
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 25 Watt

FX-8120 has a 101.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen Embedded R1600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

The FX-8120 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded R1600 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8120 is a desktop processor while Ryzen Embedded R1600 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8120 and Ryzen Embedded R1600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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