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Core i7-7700K vs FX-8120

Core i7-7700K vs FX-8120: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 361830 minutes ago

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AMD FX-8120

3.1 GHz | 8-core

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AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 95W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $78.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 361829 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 361830 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8120

3.1 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8120 Logo
AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 95W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $78.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 361829 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper FX-8120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 1910 days newer than the cheaper FX-8120.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K

  • Performs up to 18% better in Dying Light 2: Stay Human than FX-8120 - 134 vs 114 FPS
  • Consumes up to 27% less energy than AMD FX-8120 - 91 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8120 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-8120

  • Up to 69% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $78.02 vs $252.0
  • Up to 64% better value when playing Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Core i7-7700K - $0.68 vs $1.88 per FPS
This is a free version of Dying Light 2: Stay Human.

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

134

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.88/FPS

36.17021276595745%

Price, $

$252

30%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 361830 minutes ago

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


FPS

114

85.07462686567165%

Value, $/FPS

$0.68/FPS

100%

Price, $

$78.02

100%

Value Winner

AMD FX-Series FX 8120 FX8120 FX-8120 3.1 GHz 95W Eight-Core CPU Processor FD8120WMW8KGU Socket AM3+

Buy for $78.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 361829 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

100%

Multi-Core

5105

100%

AMD FX-8120 Logo
FX-8120

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


Single-Core

426

27.116486314449396%

Multi-Core

1568

30.714985308521058%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo

Intel Core i7-7700K

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AMD FX-8120

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateOct 12th, 2011
Core i7CollectionFX
Kaby LakeCodenameZambezi
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads8
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.4 GHz
91 W
TDP125 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
42.0x
Multiplier15.5x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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