AMD FX-4120
About processor
The AMD FX-4120 processor is a reliable and budget-friendly option for desktop users looking for decent performance in everyday tasks and light gaming. With a code name of Zambezi and built on 32nm technology, this CPU boasts a total of 4 cores and 4 threads, making it suitable for multitasking and handling multiple applications at once.
The 8MB L3 cache provides a good amount of memory for faster access to frequently used data, while the 95W TDP ensures efficient power usage, making it a relatively energy-efficient choice. Additionally, certain motherboards offer integrated graphics, which is a convenient feature for users who don't require a separate graphics card for basic display needs.
Overall, the AMD FX-4120 processor delivers solid performance for its price point. It's not the most powerful option on the market, but it's more than capable of handling everyday computing tasks and some light gaming without breaking the bank. Its combination of cores, threads, cache, and power efficiency make it a viable choice for budget-conscious desktop builders or upgraders.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
October 2012
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
FX-4120
Code Name
Zambezi
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.9 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 4.1 GHz
L1 Cache
192 KB
L2 Cache
4 MB
L3 Cache
8 MB (shared)
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket AM3+
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
95 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 2
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)