Athlon Silver 7120U

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon Silver 7120U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon Silver 7120U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,776 Rank: 1041
Rank Name Score Visual
1037 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,782
+0.1%
1038 Xeon X5667 4,779
+0.1%
1039 Core i3-8130U 4,778
+0%
1040 Core i5-3470T 4,776
+0%
1041 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,776
1042 Core i5-4200H 4,772
-0.1%
1043 Core i7-3615QM 4,771
-0.1%
1044 Core i7-3610QM 4,770
-0.1%
1045 Core i7 980 4,767
-0.2%
1046 Core i3-4130T 4,767
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon Silver 7120U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,471 Rank: 1282
Rank Name Score Visual
1278 Core M 5Y10c 4,474
+0.1%
1279 Core i7-5600U 4,473
+0%
1280 Phenom II X6 1055T 4,473
+0%
1281 A8-7600 4,471
+0%
1282 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,471
1283 Xeon E5420 4,470
+-0%
1284 Core i5-660 4,470
+-0%
1285 Core i3-3240 4,469
+-0%
1286 Core i5-2300 4,468
-0.1%
1287 Core M 5Y31 4,467
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon Silver 7120U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,979 Rank: 949
Rank Name Score Visual
945 Core i7-3740QM 4,988
+0.2%
946 Core i7-7500U 4,982
+0.1%
947 Core i5-8365U 4,980
+0%
948 Core i7 970 4,980
+0%
949 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,979
950 Xeon Gold 5120 4,978
+-0%
951 Core i7-2700K 4,976
-0.1%
952 Core i5-7200U 4,975
-0.1%
953 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,974
-0.1%
954 Core i3-3250 4,974
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon Silver 7120U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,529 Rank: 1315
Rank Name Score Visual
1311 Phenom II X4 B45 4,529
+0%
1312 Pentium G3250T 4,529
+0%
1313 Core i5-660 4,529
+0%
1314 A8-3870K 4,529
+0%
1315 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,529
1316 Celeron G4900T 4,528
+-0%
1317 A8-3850 4,528
+-0%
1318 Phenom II X4 920 4,528
+-0%
1319 Core i5-661 4,528
+-0%
1320 Core M3-7Y30 4,527
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon Silver 7120U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1226
Rank Name Score Visual
1222 Core i5-3320M 4,518
+0%
1223 A8-5500 4,518
+0%
1224 A8-5500B 4,518
+0%
1225 FX-8800P 4,518
+0%
1226 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,518
1227 Pentium J4205 4,517
+-0%
1228 Core i3-7130U 4,517
+-0%
1229 Core i5-4200M 4,517
+-0%
1230 Xeon X5472 4,517
+-0%
1231 A6-3650 4,517
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon Silver 7120U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,530 Rank: 1221
Rank Name Score Visual
1217 PRO A8-8650B 4,531
+0%
1218 A10-6700 4,530
+0%
1219 A8-6600K 4,530
+0%
1220 Core i5-4200U 4,530
+0%
1221 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,530
1222 Core m7-6Y75 4,529
+-0%
1223 Core m5-6Y54 4,529
+-0%
1224 Core i7-2655LE 4,529
+-0%
1225 Xeon X5470 4,529
+-0%
1226 Core i7-3537U 4,529
+-0%

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Athlon Silver 7120U Details

The AMD Athlon Silver 7120U is designed for users seeking a balance of efficiency and performance in mobile computing, particularly in lightweight laptops and ultra-portable devices. Launched in September 2022, this processor is built on AMD's Zen 2 (Mendocino) architecture, fabricated at TSMC using a 6 nm process node. Its compact 100 mm² die and 15 W TDP make it ideal for thin-and-light systems where power efficiency and thermal management are priorities. While not a high-end performer, it delivers adequate processing power for everyday productivity, light multimedia tasks, and basic content creation.

The Athlon Silver 7120U features a dual-core, dual-thread design with a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.5 GHz, allowing it to adapt to workload demands. It includes 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, and 1.907 MiB of L3 cache, providing sufficient on-die memory for efficient data access. The processor supports LPDDR5 memory at a rated speed of 5500 MT/s via a dual-channel interface, enabling a memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. This configuration supports modern applications and ensures smooth multitasking in everyday use.

Integrated into the Athlon Silver 7120U is the Radeon 610M graphics solution, which includes 2 compute units and supports up to four display outputs. While not suitable for gaming or GPU-intensive workloads, it provides capable performance for HD video playback, light graphic editing, and general desktop use. The processor also supports a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V, enhancing performance in encryption, virtualization, and multimedia applications.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon Silver 7120U achieves an Overall Score of 4776, placing it at #1040 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4979 (#949) and a Multicore Score of 4471 (#1281). These results position it above several older Intel and AMD processors, including the Core i7-2700K and Xeon E5420, but below more recent mobile and desktop chips. Its strongest performance is in single-core tasks, where it ranks notably higher than many older-generation CPUs, while its multicore capabilities reflect its dual-core design and are more modest compared to modern multi-core processors.

As of March 2026, the Athlon Silver 7120U remains relevant in the low-power mobile segment, offering a reliable entry-level option for budget-conscious users. Its combination of low power consumption, integrated graphics, and support for modern memory and instruction sets makes it well-suited for basic computing, web browsing, office applications, and light media consumption. While not competitive with high-end desktop or mobile processors, it fills a niche for systems where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount.
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AMD Athlon Silver 7120U

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon Silver 7120U
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Core Name: Mendocino
Socket: Socket FT6
Package: FT6
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 6 nm
Die Area: 100 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V
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