CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
AMD FX-6120 or AMD FX-6120 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes. The AMD FX-6120 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series. To use the AMD FX-6120, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket. The AMD A10-4657M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
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Generation |
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AMD FX |
Family |
AMD A |
AMD FX-6100/6200 |
Group |
AMD A10-4000M |
AMD FX-6120 |
Name |
AMD A10-4657M |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD FX-6120 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6120 is 3.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD A10-4657M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A10-4657M is 2.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
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6 |
CPU Cores |
4 |
6 |
Threads |
4 |
4.1 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.2 GHz |
3.5 GHz |
Frequency |
2.3 GHz |
6x |
Cores |
4x |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
4.1 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
3.2 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD FX-6120 does not have integrated graphics. The AMD A10-4657M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A10-4657M uses the AMD Radeon HD 7660G, which has 384 texture shaders and 6 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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Generation |
4 |
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Release date |
Q2/2012 |
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Max. displays |
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Execution units |
6 |
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Shaders |
384 |
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GPU (Turbo) |
0.69 GHz |
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GPU frequency |
0.5 GHz |
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Technology |
32 nm |
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GPU name |
AMD Radeon HD 7660G |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
8.0 GB |
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Direct X |
11.2 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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Hardware codec support |
A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
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h264 |
Decode |
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AV1 |
No |
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VP9 |
No |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
No |
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AVC |
Decode |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
No |
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VP8 |
No |
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VC-1 |
No |
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Memory & PCIe |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
0 bytes |
DDR3-1866 |
Memory type |
DDR3-1600 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
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Bandwidth |
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Yes |
ECC |
No |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
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95 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
35 W |
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Tjunction max |
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Technical details |
The AMD FX-6120 is manufactured using a 32 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD A10-4657M is manufactured using a 32 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
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Q2/2012 |
Release date |
Q1/2013 |
Zambezi (Bulldozer) |
Architecture |
Trinity (Piledriver) |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
AMD-V |
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Chip design |
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8.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
4.0 MB |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
32 nm |
Technology |
32 nm |
AM3+ |
Socket |
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x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
-- |
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Release price |
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Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
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0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
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