Product Comparison: AMD FX-4100 vs Intel Core i3-2120

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AMD FX-4100 CPU Processor

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Intel Core i3-2120 CPU Processor

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General Specifications

Brand

AMD

Intel

Model

FX-4100

Core i3-2120

Origin

Malaysia

China

About the Product

The AMD FX-4100 is the highly anticipated 32nm Bulldozer microarchitecture processor. The frequency of the processor equipped with Zambezi cores is 3.6 GHz. There is support for Turbo mode up to 3.7 GHz (2 cores) or 3.8 GHz (2 cores).

The Intel Core i3 processor features Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, which allows each processor core to simultaneously perform two tasks and provides the performance you need to multitask in your home and office.

Package Size

Height

4.5 in.

Width

3.4 in.

Depth

2.4 in.

Weight

1.1 lbs.

AMD FX-4100

Intel Core i3-2120

AMD FX-4100

Intel Core i3-2120

AMD FX-4100

Intel Core i3-2120

Details

Socket

AM3+

FCLGA1155

Lithography

32 nm

Type of Processors

Desktop

Code Name

Zambezi

Sandy Bridge

What customers say about "Details"

AMD FX-4100 CPU Processor

I installed this CPU with the stock cooler on a GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 MoBo, it was easy.
Good socket. The installation went smoothly.
FM3+ socket is good for the upgrade.
Installed in 15 minutes. AMD processors are always easy to install.
I don’t mind the money spent, a high-quality processor, there were no problems with the installation.

Intel Core i3-2120 CPU Processor

I put it into a new Asrock motherboard. I like it.
Quiet, even with standard cpu fan/cooler.
I don't find any problem with the included Intel CPU cooling fan. Easy to install.
Since Turbo Boost is not possible, the standard fan/heatsink is more than sufficient. Great socket.
CPU have 4 cores and run really smooth.

Technical Specifications

CPU Cores

CPU Threads

Clock Speed

3.6 GHz

3.3 GHz

Turbo Clock Speed

3.8 GHz

Max TDP

95 W

65 W

Max Temperature

70.5 °C

69.1 °C

Data Width

64 bits

Virtualization Technology

Yes

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Intel Core i3-2120

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Intel Core i3-2120

AMD FX-4100

Intel Core i3-2120

AMD FX-4100

Intel Core i3-2120

AMD FX-4100

Intel Core i3-2120

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"

AMD FX-4100 CPU Processor

Compared to my old 2.8 GHz dual-core AMD processor in my old computer, this runs like a dream!
Overclocks great, wonderful CPU.
Perfect for cheap gaming system builder!
I am using it overclocked at 4.1 GHz, no lagging.
Recommend and AMD-fx chip to all computer users and enthusiasts. Fast and Powerful.

Intel Core i3-2120 CPU Processor

3.3Ghz this CPU will give you solid performance for most everyday tasks.
With 4 threads (to physical cores w/ hyper-threading) and a clock speed of 3.3Ghz this CPU will give you solid performance for most everyday tasks.
2 cores, 4 threads, good built-in video graphics, and faster than my old i5 laptop!
Fast dual-core processor, and I can't really tell the difference between this and my quad-core i5-2500K on regular Internet browsing and word processing tasks.
Fast, same WEI score as the older Lynnfield.

Cache And Memory Specifications

L1 Cache Size

192 kB

64 kB

L2 Cache Size

4000 kB

512 kB

L3 Cache Size

8000 kB

3000 kB

Max Memory Size

32 GB

Memory Types

DDR3

Max Memory Channels

Max Memory Bandwidth

29.9 GB/s

21 GB/s

L1 Cache Size
Max Memory Channels

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Intel Core i3-2120

AMD FX-4100

Intel Core i3-2120

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"

AMD FX-4100 CPU Processor

16Gb of RAM and Windows 7 64 Bit is perfect for this CPU.
Installed in an ASRock Extreme4 mobo w/8GB of RAM and a Crucial M4 SSD that I use for photo editing, works well.
Using Corsair CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 4GB 1600MHz, it's enough for work.
I like that it has 3 levels of cache.
Good chip for work and games. Fast memory and 8Mb of cache are great.

Intel Core i3-2120 CPU Processor

I am running a small machine with this CPU, 8Ghz of cheap RAM, and a bargain Mobo. Works great.
It is running perfectly along with 4 GB of RAM and a GTX 560, this combination is good enough to max out any game.
I bought this item with a kit, a motherboard and ram memories, this, too, surpassed my expectations in quality and performance, 100 % matches the seller's description.
It would be nice if it came with a higher HD graphics chipset and the ability to use more shared RAM.
This is the sandly one and memory is locked to 1333 while the ivy one has 1600 plus runs cooler and less the 20 more.

Supported Technologies

Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection

Yes

Turbo Boost / Turbo Core

Yes

Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!

Yes

Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport

Yes