AMD FX-8120
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 8C / 16T
Clock: 3.1 - 3.1 GHz
Socket: AM3+
TDP: 125W
Price: $149.97 from Newegg
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AMD FX-8120
Cores
8C / 16T
Clock
3.1 - 3.1 GHz
Socket
AM3+
TDP
125W
Best price from Newegg
$149.97
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Overview
The AMD FX-8120 packs 8 cores and 16 threads. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.1GHz base to 3.1GHz boost. It drops into the AM3+ socket with a 125W TDP — about 15.6W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.
Expect to pay around $149.97, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows AMD's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 125 W |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Socket | AM3+ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Bulldozer |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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