
FX-6120
AMD
PassMark
3,853
Performance
Budget
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The FX-6120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,853 points.
Specifications
General
- Type
- desktop
- Designer
- AMD
- Release date
- 23 October 2012 (13 years ago)
- Architecture codename
- Zambezi (2011−2012)
- Performance ranking position
- 2036
Technical
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 6
- Die size
- 315 mm2
- L1 cache
- 288 kB
- L2 cache
- 6 MB
- L3 cache
- 8 MB (total)
- Max frequency
- 4.2 GHz
- 64-bit support
- +
- Base frequency
- 3.6 GHz
- Transistor count
- 1,200 million
- Process technology
- 32 nm
- Unlocked multiplier
- +
- Compatibilidade com Windows 11
- -
Compatibility
- Socket
- AM3+
- Power consumption (TDP)
- 95 Watt
- Max processors in config
- 1
Memory
- RAM types
- DDR3
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