FX-8120 vs Xeon D-2123IT
FX-8120
Xeon D-2123IT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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-8120 is positioned at rank 567 and the Xeon D-2123IT is on rank 437, so the Xeon D-2123IT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar FX-8120
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2123IT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8120 | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8120 | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon D-2123IT
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.
Xeon D-2123IT
The Xeon D-2123IT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,689 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The FX-8120 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-2123IT offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8120 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the FX-8120 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2123IT — a 28.6% clock advantage for the FX-8120 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The FX-8120 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-2123IT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8120 scores 6,594 against the Xeon D-2123IT's 6,689 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon D-2123IT. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-8120 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon D-2123IT.
| Feature | FX-8120 | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+33% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+41% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB | 8.25 MB+3% |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+100% | 4 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 6,594 | 6,689+1% |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8120 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-2123IT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8120 | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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