Product Comparison: AMD FX-6120 vs Intel Core i7-3770
General Specifications
Brand
AMD
Intel
Model
FX-6120
Core i7-3770
Origin
Malaysia
China
About the Product
AMD is building the FX-6120 on a 32 nm production process using 1,200 million transistors. You may freely adjust the unlocked multiplier on FX-6120, which simplifies overclocking greatly, as you can easily dial in any overclocking frequency.
The Intel Core i7-3770 3.40 GHz Processor is equipped with 4 cores and 8 threads and can be installed on an LGA1155 socket. It delivers an improved automatic performance, thanks to its Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology.
Package Size
Height
5.5 in.
4.6 in.
Width
5 in.
4.3 in.
Depth
2.8 in.
3.2 in.
Weight
1.13 lbs.
0.85 lbs.
Details
Socket
AM3+
FCLGA1155
Lithography
32 nm
22 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Zambezi
Ivy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
AMD FX-6120 CPU Processor
- Has performed great in my budget computer with right socket.
- What a great combination with my system! Installation was easy.
- It works as well as I can expect it to. Works well on my board.
- Works well for mid-level gaming. Easy to install. Works very fast.
- It's my first AMD CPU to purchase. Easy install this CPU.
Intel Core i7-3770 CPU Processor
- Easy to install, set it in the socket correctly.
- Was kinda surprised at the socket installation. Easy.
- It's fast. Surprisingly easy to install. Socket is great.
- It booted up very fast, installed Windows 8 Pro quickly. Easy install with this socket.
- Sad to see that the 1155 socket is on it's way out.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
6
4
CPU Threads
6
8
Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.1 GHz
3.9 GHz
Max TDP
95 W
77 W
Max Temperature
70 °C
67 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
AMD FX-6120 CPU Processor
- It operates extremely fast and quiet. I like it.
- The CPU is super fast. I recommend.
- If you need a processor for a gaming PC, this one will get the job done very well.
- Runs cool and fast, no issues with installation. Good for simple games.
- Slow and has crashes. I don't know what's problem.
Intel Core i7-3770 CPU Processor
- Faster than a speeding bullet, runs cool.
- Excellent speed and no problems with Photoshop, Flash, Lightroom, or gaming.
- I love the speed and performace.
- Screaming fast at stock clock speeds.
- Loved the easy install, love the speed, all around great product.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
288 kB
256 kB
L2 Cache Size
6000 kB
1024 kB
L3 Cache Size
8000 kB
8000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
12.8 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD FX-6120 CPU Processor
- It works very well with Photoshop & Lightroom CC. That is with 8Gbs of 1333 DDR3.
- Works well with kit of 2 4gb Ballistix Sport DDR3-1600.
- Supported my 16GB Corsair DDR3-1333 RAM. Perfect.
- Works good with G.SKILL 8GB with DDR3 type memory.
- Support for DDR3 RAM 1600MHz is quite finicky. Corsair Dominator 1600MHz was downgraded to 1333MHz.
Intel Core i7-3770 CPU Processor
- A lot of new games are making use of over 4 cores and extra L2-L3 cache memory now. Has good memory.
- I bought this with my first custom built PC. Good memory.
- Extremely fast. Lots of cache.
- It fast and a quad with HT, lots of cache.
- Has a smaller cache. It does lack hyperthreading.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
11.1
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1150 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
650 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4000
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