FX-8120
- Brand:
- AMD
- Form Factor:
- Desktop
- CPU Socket:
- AM3+
- Core/Thread Count:
- 8C/8T
- TDP:
- 125W
- iGPU:
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
- CPU Series:
- FX 8-Core Black Edition Processors
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FX-8120 Review
FX-8120 desktop processor, 8C/8T 3.1 GHz base clock boosting up to 4 ghz, 125W TDP, AM3+ socket.
The FX-8120 is a FX-Series processor from AMD's FX 8-Core Black Edition Processors lineup. It packs 8 core(s), running at 3.1 GHz base clock boosting up to 4 ghz within a 125W power envelope, built for the AM3+ platform. This is a legacy part carried in this catalog for buyers researching or maintaining older AMD systems rather than for new builds.
Performance and Architecture
With 8C/8T, the FX-8120 runs at 3.1 GHz base clock boosting up to 4 ghz. Cache totals 8 MB L2 and 8 MB L3. Its Discrete Graphics Card Required integrated graphics handle display output and light graphics work without a discrete GPU.
Platform and Compatibility
The FX-8120 uses the AM3+ platform in a 125W envelope. It supports Not Listed memory. The multiplier is unlocked for overclocking on a compatible motherboard and cooler.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's FX-Series listings, the FX-8120 sits alongside other FX 8-Core Black Edition Processors parts from the same generation, differentiated mainly by clock speed, core count, and TDP. It predates AMD's modern Ryzen lineup and should be evaluated against period-correct alternatives rather than current-generation chips.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Other |
|---|---|
| Codename | Zambezi |
| Release Year | 2011 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Socket | Other |
| Socket Status | End of Life |
| Process Node | 32 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 8 |
| SMT Enabled | No |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.1 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.0 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 8 MB |
|---|---|
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 125 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
|---|---|
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| ECC Support | No |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | No |
|---|
Commercial
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail |
|---|
| Form Factor | Desktops |
|---|---|
| TDP | 125 W |
| iGPU | Discrete Graphics Card Required |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- FX-Series platform upgrades or repairs
- Budget legacy builds
- Retro or compatibility-focused systems
Not for
- Modern gaming or productivity workloads
- New builds
- Power efficiency-focused systems
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the FX-8120?
The FX-8120 is a processor from AMD. Key specs: Cores 8, Threads 8, Base Clock 3.1 GHz, Boost Clock Up to 4 GHz, L2 Cache 8.
Will the FX-8120 work with my current setup?
The FX-8120 lists Socket is AM3+. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the FX-8120 best suited to?
It suits fx-series platform upgrades or repairs, budget legacy builds, retro or compatibility-focused systems.
What are the drawbacks of the FX-8120?
It is a poor fit for modern gaming or productivity workloads, new builds, power efficiency-focused systems.