FX-6120 vs Core i7-2675QM

FX-6120

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2012

Core i7-2675QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-6120

6 / 6

3,853

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-2675QM

4 / 8

3,913

+1.6%

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 i7-2675QM is on rank 1070, so the FX-6120 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FX-6120

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15213%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14375%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10437%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3144%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2491%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2179%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1248%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1232%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1121%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1121%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1109%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1079%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1064%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1059%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1050%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

96%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#787

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

100%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

100%

#790

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#791

Core i7-3820

MSRP: $286|Avg: $30

99%

#792

Athlon II X3 425

MSRP: $79|Avg: $5

99%

#793

Athlon II X2 255

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#794

Core i3-3245

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

98%

#796

FX-4170

MSRP: $157|Avg: $23

97%

#798

Athlon II X3 415e

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

96%

#799

Core i5-2300

MSRP: $177|Avg: $17

96%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

96%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2675QM

#1058

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2835%

#1059

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2793%

#1060

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2564%

#1061

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2553%

#1062

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2529%

#1064

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2443%

#1065

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2342%

#1066

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2338%

#1067

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2275%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1076

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

97%

#1082

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-6120 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-2675QM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-6120	Core i7-2675QM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($54)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-6120 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 86% cheaper ($54 vs $378) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-6120	Core i7-2675QM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+589%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($54)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

FX-6120 Benchmark Check

Core i7-2675QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-6120 and Core i7-2675QM

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 i7-2675QM

The Core i7-2675QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,913 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The FX-6120 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-2675QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the FX-6120 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-6120 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-2675QM — a 30.1% clock advantage for the FX-6120 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The FX-6120 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-2675QM uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6120 scores 3,853 against the Core i7-2675QM's 3,913 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-2675QM. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-6120 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2675QM.

Feature	FX-6120	Core i7-2675QM
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+35%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+64%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Zambezi (2011−2012)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,853	3,913+2%

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Memory & Platform

The FX-6120 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-2675QM uses FCBGA1224 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-6120	Core i7-2675QM
Socket	AM3+	FCBGA1224
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (FX-6120) / VT-x (Core i7-2675QM). The Core i7-2675QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the FX-6120 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2675QM targets Mobile.