AMD FX-6120

The AMD FX-6120 was released in 2012 as part of AMD’s Bulldozer Core generation. This processor features six cores and a clock speed of 3600 MHz, which can reach up to 3900 MHz. It has a rated power draw of 95 Watts and was initially priced around $155.

Released2012
Cores / threads6
Clock3600 MHz
Power95 W
Atlas performance index94 model estimate

Ranks #142 of 559 rated CPUs · top 25%. Fastest CPU we rate: 940.

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BrandAMD
FamilyBulldozer Core
Released2012
Cores / threads6
Base clock3600 MHz
Boost clock3900 MHz
Power (TDP)95 W
Process–
Launch price$155
Atlas performance index94 model estimate

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