AMD FX-8120 vs Intel Celeron E3200

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AMD FX-8120 or AMD FX-8120 – 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-8120 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8120, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Celeron E3200 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron E3200, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Celeron E3000
2 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8120 Name Intel Celeron E3200
AMD FX Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8120 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8120 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Celeron E3200 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron E3200 is 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 2
8x Cores 2x Core
8 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8120 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron E3200 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

pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
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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 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The AMD FX-8120 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 Intel Celeron E3200 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q2/2012 Release date Q3/2009
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
32 nm Technology 45 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
115 $ Release price 47 $
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM3+ Socket LGA 775
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB