AMD FX-6120 vs Intel Celeron G440
Comparative analysis of AMD FX-6120 and Intel Celeron G440 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Peripherals, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-6120
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 5 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 1
- Around 125% higher clock speed: 3.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz
- 4.5x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 24x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 8x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 89% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1409 vs 747
- 9.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3887 vs 420
- Around 40% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1798 vs 1281
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | October 2012 vs September 2011 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 6 vs 1 |
Maximum frequency | 3.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz |
L1 cache | 288 KB vs 64 KB |
L2 cache | 6144 KB vs 256 KB |
L3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) vs 1024 KB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1409 vs 747 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 3887 vs 420 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1798 vs 1281 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Celeron G440
- 2.7x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 95 Watt
- 2.9x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1397 vs 483
Specifications (specs) | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 95 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1397 vs 483 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD FX-6120
CPU 2: Intel Celeron G440
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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Name | AMD FX-6120 | Intel Celeron G440 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1409 | 747 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 3887 | 420 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 483 | 1397 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1798 | 1281 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD FX-6120 | Intel Celeron G440 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zambezi | Sandy Bridge |
Launch date | October 2012 | September 2011 |
Place in performance rating | 2206 | 2208 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $45 | |
Price now | $49.99 | |
Processor Number | G440 | |
Series | Legacy Intel® Celeron® Processor | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Value for money (0-100) | 4.06 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Die size | 315 mm | 131 mm |
L1 cache | 288 KB | 64 KB |
L2 cache | 6144 KB | 256 KB |
L3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) | 1024 KB |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum frequency | 3.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
Number of cores | 6 | 1 |
Transistor count | 1200 million | 504 million |
Unlocked | ||
Base frequency | 1.60 GHz | |
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | |
Maximum core temperature | 65.5°C | |
Number of threads | 1 | |
Memory |
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Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 1066 |
Max memory channels | 2 | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 17 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | AM3+ | FCLGA1155 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.00 GHz | |
Graphics max frequency | 1 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Processor graphics | Intel HD Graphics | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 2 | |
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 2.0 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) |