Intel 5120
Intel
50 Overall Score
vs
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+
AMD
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel 5120
No customer feedback yet
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The AMD FX-8300 is generally well-regarded for its value and performance in gaming and multitasking, with users praising its overclocking potential and compatibility with DDR3 RAM. However, several reviewers note that the stock cooler is loud and inefficient, recommending an aftermarket solution. There is also some confusion about the L3 cache specification, though one user confirmed it has 8MB. Overall, it's seen as a solid budget CPU, but potential buyers should consider waiting for newer options like Ryzen.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Strong overclocking potential
- Compatible with DDR3 RAM
- Handles gaming well
- Stable at moderate overclocks
Cons
- Stock cooler is loud
- Stock cooler inefficient
- L3 cache spec confusion
- Not a huge upgrade over FX-6350
- May need BIOS update
Stock cooler 3
Overclocking potential 3
Value for money 2
Ram compatibility 3
Gaming performance 2
L3 cache spec 2
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Efficiency
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel 5120 | AMD FX 8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Xeon Gold | FX |
| Model | 5120 | FD8300WMHKBOX |
| Codename | — | Vishera |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | — | 32★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 8 |
| Threads | 28★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 8 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR3★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 3647 | AM3+ |
| TDP | 105 | 95★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Intel 5120
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average single thread (34th percentile)
Pricing
Intel 51200.155score per dollar
vs
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+0.311score per dollar
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+ offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel 5120
Scores 50 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.