AMD FX-6120 vs AMD Athlon II X2 270u

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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 Athlon II X2 270u features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 270u, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 1
AMD FX-6100/6200 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
AMD FX-6120 Name AMD Athlon II X2 270u
AMD FX Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

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 Athlon II X2 270u has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 270u is 2.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
6x Cores 2x
6 Threads 2
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
6 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-6120 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 270u does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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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Memory & PCIe

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DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes ECC No
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2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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 25 W watts.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

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 Athlon II X2 270u is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2012 Release date Q3/2010
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
AM3+ Socket AM3
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Propus
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32 nm Technology 45 nm
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