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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8120 Name Intel Celeron E3200
AMD FX Family Intel Celeron
2 Generation 1
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Celeron E3000
 
 

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
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 2
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Cores 2x Core
 
 

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

2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
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DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
 
 

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.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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
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0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
32 nm Technology 45 nm
AM3+ Socket LGA 775
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
115 $ Release price 47 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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