FX-6120 vs Core i5-7360U
FX-6120
Core i5-7360U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FX-6120 is positioned at rank 787 and the Core i5-7360U is on rank 313, so the Core i5-7360U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-6120
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7360U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-6120 | Core i5-7360U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($54) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-6120 | Core i5-7360U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($54) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FX-6120 and Core i5-7360U
FX-6120
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. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-7360U
The Core i5-7360U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,823 points. Launch price was $304.
Processing Power
The FX-6120 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-7360U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-6120 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-6120 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-7360U — a 15.4% clock advantage for the FX-6120 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The FX-6120 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-7360U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6120 scores 3,853 against the Core i5-7360U's 3,823 — a 0.8% lead for the FX-6120. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-6120 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-7360U.
| Feature | FX-6120 | Core i5-7360U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+17% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+57% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,853 | 3,823 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,112 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,096 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-6120 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-7360U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-6120 | Core i5-7360U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (FX-6120) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7360U). The Core i5-7360U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640), while the FX-6120 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7360U targets Ultrabook.
| Feature | FX-6120 | Core i5-7360U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Ultrabook |
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