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AMD FX-8140

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AMD FX-8140

AM3+DDR38C / 8T95WZambezi32nmunknown4.10 GHz Boost

Price

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AMD FX-8140

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores8

Total Threads8

Base Clock3.20 GHz

Boost Clock4.10 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 16.0xx (Unlocked)

CodenameZambezi

MicroarchitectureZambezi

Process Node32nm

Die Size315.0 mm²

Transistors1.20 billion

Production Statusunknown

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateOct 23, 2012

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2SSE4aAMD64AMD-VAESAVXCLMULCVT16EVPFMA4XOPTurbo CoreHT3.1

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About This Product

The AMD FX-8140 is an 8-core desktop processor based on the Zambezi microarchitecture. With a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a boost up to 4.1 GHz, it offers multi-threaded performance suitable for general computing and some productivity tasks. However, its single-core performance is generally lower than contemporary Intel offerings, impacting gaming and applications that do not scale well with multiple cores. This CPU includes integrated graphics, but dedicated graphics are recommended for any serious gaming.

Best for: Budget Multi-threading

Pros

8 cores for multi-threaded applications
Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
Integrated graphics for basic display output

Cons

Weak single-core performance
High power consumption for its performance
Outdated architecture

Verdict
“Suitable for budget multi-threaded tasks, but not recommended for modern gaming or single-core workloads.”

Performance Benchmarks

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PassMark

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PassMark

Overall

4,8607%

Single-Thread

1,27325%

PassMark rank: #2,447

Compatible Motherboards (21)

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MSI 760GMA-P34(FX)

760GMicro-ATX

$99.99

Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3

Micro-ATX

N/A

Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 R2

Micro-ATX

$130

Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 R5

990FXATX

$159.99

ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA

970ATX

N/A

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Compatible RAM (3722)

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-1600

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2133

N/A

Compatible CPU Coolers (523)

DeepCool CAPTAIN 120

AIO 120mm39.3 dBA

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Evercool EC-NK804A-925EP

Air56mm28.2 dBA

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ARCTIC Alpine AM4 CO

Air69mm

$17.99

SilenX EFZ-92HA2

Air56mm24.0 dBA

N/A

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