AMD FX-8120

The AMD FX-8120 was released in 2011 as part of the Bulldozer Core generation. This processor features eight cores and a clock speed of 3100 MHz, with a boost up to 3400 MHz. It has a power draw of 95W and was initially priced around $205.

Released2011
Cores / threads8
Clock3100 MHz
Power95 W
Atlas performance index94 model estimate

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BrandAMD
FamilyBulldozer Core
Released2011
Cores / threads8
Base clock3100 MHz
Boost clock3400 MHz
Power (TDP)95 W
Process–
Launch price$205
Atlas performance index94 model estimate

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