FX-8120 vs Opteron 6282 SE

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 6282 SE
2011
16 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
4.02
FX-8120
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
4.15
+3.2%

FX-8120 outperforms Opteron 6282 SE by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 6282 SE and FX-8120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14111384
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.60no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.723.14
Architecture codenameInterlagos (2011−2012)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date14 November 2011 (13 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,090no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Opteron 6282 SE 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache768 KB384 KB
L2 cache16 MB8192 KB
L3 cache8 MB (per die)8192 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size316 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors2,400 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 6282 SE 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 configuration41
SocketG34AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 6282 SE and FX-8120. 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 Opteron 6282 SE and FX-8120 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 6282 SE and FX-8120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 6282 SE and FX-8120.

PCIe version2.0n/a

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.

Opteron 6282 SE 4.02
FX-8120 4.15
+3.2%

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.

Opteron 6282 SE 6385
FX-8120 6594
+3.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.02 4.15
Recency 14 November 2011 12 October 2011
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 125 Watt

Opteron 6282 SE has an age advantage of 1 month, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

FX-8120, on the other hand, has a 3.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 12% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Opteron 6282 SE and FX-8120.

Be aware that Opteron 6282 SE is a server/workstation processor while FX-8120 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 6282 SE and FX-8120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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