AMD FX-8120 CPU Review

CPU by stefan @ 2012-07-04

The 8-core FX-8120 CPU from AMD gets near the 2500K performances in heavy multithreaded apps and thanks to its unlocked features, we can overclock it near 50% (depending on the quality of the batch). Thanks to the latest price reductions and promotions, it gets into the area of mainstream CPUs, making it attractive for people that do not want to spend excessively on their new upgrade.

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CPU Packaging, A Closer Look

The combo sent to us by AMD was composed from the FX-8120 CPU in retail packaging, along with the ASUS M5A99X EVO motherboard; the CPU has arrived in a cool themed metallic box, with the FX logo on the front:

 

 

 

Near the “AMD FX 8-Core Processor Black Edition” advertisement, we will find one of the authenticity stickers:

 

 

 

On one of the sides we will find a small product description, the FX Vision logo, along with an AMD seal:

 

 

 

On the back, AMD has written the list of box contents, in multiple languages:

 

 

 

The opposite lateral features a small opening through which we can see how the CPU HSF looks like, along with the inscriptions:

 

 

 

The top cover comes with an additional sticker, with information regarding the product part number:

 

 

 

By removing the top cover, we will find some of the enclosed documentation:

 

 

 

Besides that, there is also a red leaflet, a sticker enclosed with the CPU and the stock cooler:

 

 

 

A warning message is present on the leaflet, which instructs us to update the software (including the BIOS of the motherboard) after the OS is installed, for experiencing optimal system performances:

 

 

 

The documentation is written in multiple language and describes us how the CPU installation must be made:

 

 

 

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