FX-8120 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
FX-8120
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
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. The FX-8120 is positioned at rank #567 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8120
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8120 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8120 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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-8120 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
FX-8120
The FX-8120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,594 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The FX-8120 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8120 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the FX-8120 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U — a 10.5% clock advantage for the FX-8120 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The FX-8120 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8120 scores 6,594 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U's 6,606 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-8120 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U.
| Feature | FX-8120 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+55% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+1500% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,594 | 6,606 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8120 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8120 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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