Processor comparison
Intel Core i3-7120 vs AMD FX-6330
Intel
Intel Core i3-7120
Intel Socket 1151
4000 MHz
2 cores
Jul 2017
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VS
AMD
AMD FX-6330
AMD Socket AM3+
3600 MHz
6 cores
Dec 2015
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Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i3-7120139%
- AMD FX-6330100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i3-7120176%
- AMD FX-6330100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i3-7120102%
- AMD FX-6330100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-7120
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 76% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 74 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the AMD FX-6330.
- Around 39% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-6330
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i3-7120
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i3-7120 | AMD FX-6330 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| HTT | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| SSE4a | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| AES | | |
| CVT16 | | |
| EVP | | |
| FMA4 | | |
| XOP | | |
| Turbo Core | | |
| HT3.1 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i3-7120 | AMD FX-6330 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Kabylake | AMD Piledriver |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | Vishera |
| Release Date | Jul 2017 | Dec 2015 |
Cores
| Intel Core i3-7120 | AMD FX-6330 |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | 6 |
| Threads | 4 | 6 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i3-7120 | AMD FX-6330 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 288 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 6144 KB |
| L3 Cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 8192 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i3-7120 | AMD FX-6330 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Max Case Temp | 65°C | unknown |
| Package | FC-LGA1151 | FC-PGA |
| Die Size | unknown | 315mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i3-7120 | AMD FX-6330 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 4000 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | none | 4200 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | 1.4 V |
| TDP | 51 W | 125 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i3-71204800 points
- AMD FX-63302562 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i3-712011520 points
- AMD FX-633010804 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i3-7120 (simulated)170.48
- AMD FX-6330 (simulated)96.7
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i3-7120 (simulated)440
- AMD FX-6330 (simulated)428.91
points - higher is better