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FX-6350 vs FX-8120

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Performance score

FX-6350 2013 · 6/6 cores/threads, 125 W
11.80 +10%
FX-8120 2011 · 8/8 cores/threads, 125 W
10.77

By our estimate, FX-6350 beats FX-8120 by 10%.

Both CPUs use the same socket (AM3+), so you can swap one for the other on the same board (check BIOS support).

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

FX-6350
33

faster than 12% of tested · runs: 2

FX-8120
36+9 %

faster than 15% of tested · runs: 1

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

FX-6350FX-8120
Score (0–100) 11.8 10.77
Ranking position 506 512
Power efficiency (0–100) 4.93 4.5
Type Desktop Desktop
Manufacturer AMD AMD
Architecture Piledriver (Vishera) Bulldozer (Zambezi)
Release date 2013-04-30 2011-10-12

Specifications

FX-6350FX-8120
Cores 6 8
Threads 6 8
Base clock 3.9 GHz 3.1 GHz
Boost clock 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
L2 cache 6 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 8 MB 8 MB
Process node 32 nm 32 nm
Unlocked multiplier yes yes
Integrated graphics no no
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

FX-6350FX-8120
Socket AM3+ AM3+
TDP 125 W 125 W

Memory and PCI Express

FX-6350FX-8120
Memory type DDR3-1866 no data
Memory channels 2 2

Pros and cons

FX-6350

  • 10% higher overall score
  • 22% faster single core
  • newer: released in 2013

FX-8120

  • more cores: 8 vs 6
  • more threads: 8 vs 6

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