AMD FX-8100 vs Intel Core i5-8305G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD FX-8100 or AMD FX-8100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-8100 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Core i5-8305G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8305G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-8100 Name Intel Core i5-8305G
AMD FX Family Intel Core i5
2 Generation 8
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Core i 8000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8100 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8100 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-8305G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8305G is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8100 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-8305G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8305G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, which has 1280 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.93 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Direct X 12.1
GPU name AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 1280
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Execution units 20
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.01 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-8100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-8305G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Kaby Lake G Refresh
32 nm Technology 14 nm
AM3+ Socket BGA 2270
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
14668
14668
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
8075
8075

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
6884
6884
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
6159
6159

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4039
4039
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1640
1640

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
8.0
8.0
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4.7
4.7