FX-6120

Details and Benchmarks for AMD FX-6120

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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 FX-6120 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,501 Rank: 1288
Rank Name Score Visual
1284 Phenom II X4 B50 4,505
+0.1%
1285 PRO A6-9500 4,505
+0.1%
1286 Xeon E3-1260L 4,503
+0%
1287 Celeron 4305U 4,503
+0%
1288 FX-6120 4,501
1289 Xeon E3-1220 4,501
+0%
1290 Core i5-3437U 4,496
-0.1%
1291 Phenom II X4 975 4,493
-0.2%
1292 Xeon X3440 4,492
-0.2%
1293 A8-7670K 4,492
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for FX-6120 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,613 Rank: 1068
Rank Name Score Visual
1064 Core i7-6567U 4,620
+0.2%
1065 Core i5-7260U 4,620
+0.2%
1066 Core i5-2500 4,615
+0%
1067 Pentium G4620 4,614
+0%
1068 FX-6120 4,613
1069 Phenom II X6 1075T 4,613
+0%
1070 Xeon E5645 4,613
+0%
1071 Core i3-2377M 4,612
+-0%
1072 Core i3-4330 4,612
+-0%
1073 FX-8320E 4,612
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for FX-6120 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,427 Rank: 1362
Rank Name Score Visual
1358 Xeon E3-1260L 4,431
+0.1%
1359 Core i5-2515E 4,429
+0%
1360 A9-9420 4,429
+0%
1361 Athlon X4 840 4,429
+0%
1362 FX-6120 4,427
1363 Athlon II X4 631 4,427
+0%
1364 Core i3-5010U 4,427
+0%
1365 A10 PRO-7800B 4,427
+0%
1366 Core i7-3540M 4,426
+-0%
1367 Celeron G1820T 4,424
-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 FX-6120 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for FX-6120 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for FX-6120 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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FX-6120 Details

The AMD FX-6120, launched in October 2012, stands as a relic of the early 2010s desktop processor landscape, offering a glimpse into a time when AMD's FX series attempted to compete with Intel's Core lineup. As of March 2026, the processor is over 13 years old, a fact that significantly influences its relevance and performance in today's computing environment. Despite its age, the FX-6120 remains a noteworthy entry due to its unlocked multiplier, which made it a favorite among enthusiasts for overclocking during its era. However, its performance now places it firmly in the lower tier of modern benchmarks, reflecting the rapid pace of CPU advancement over the past decade.

The FX-6120 is built on AMD's Zambezi microarchitecture, using a 32 nm process node, and features six cores with four threads—though the provided data incorrectly lists the core count as two, this appears to be a data inconsistency. It operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz and can boost up to 3.2 GHz, with a 7.629 MiB L3 cache. The processor is designed for the Socket AM3+ platform and has a TDP of 95 W, which is relatively high for its class, requiring adequate cooling solutions. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s and a capacity limit of 32 GB. While the processor does not include integrated graphics, some motherboards with compatible chipsets can enable basic display output through the chipset's integrated GPU.

In terms of performance, the FX-6120 achieves an Overall Score of 4501, ranking #1288 out of 2060 processors in the benchmark database. Its Singlecore Score of 4427 places it at #1362, and its Multicore Score of 4613 ranks it #1068. These scores indicate that the FX-6120 is outpaced by numerous modern CPUs, particularly in single-threaded workloads, where it trails behind processors like the Core i5-2515E and Athlon X4 840. In multicore performance, it competes closely with the FX-8320E and Core i5-2500, but remains significantly behind contemporary offerings. The processor's weakest category is single-core performance, as its rank is notably lower than its overall and multicore rankings, suggesting that its architecture struggles with modern workloads that rely on efficient single-threaded execution.

Despite its limitations, the FX-6120 supports a range of advanced features, including SSE, AVX, AVX2, AES, and AMD-V virtualization, making it suitable for legacy systems and specific niche applications. Its unlocked multiplier remains a standout feature, allowing for fine-tuned overclocking, though this advantage is now overshadowed by the capabilities of modern processors. In conclusion, the FX-6120 is best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or as a budget option in non-demanding environments, but it is no longer competitive in mainstream computing as of 2026.
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AMD FX-6120

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: FX-6120
Model Number: i5-3230M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (unlocked)
Core Name: Zambezi
Socket: FCBGA1023
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 315 mm²
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA XOP
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