AMD FX-8320 vs AMD Phenom II X2 560

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AMD FX-8320 or AMD FX-8320 – 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-8320 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8320, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The AMD Phenom II X2 560 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 560, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8320 Name AMD Phenom II X2 560
AMD FX Family AMD Phenom II
2 Generation 2
AMD FX-8000 Group AMD Phenom II - 545
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8320 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8320 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom II X2 560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 560 is 3.3 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 2
3.75 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8320 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X2 560 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
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Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
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DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 80 W watts.
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125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-8320 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 AMD Phenom II X2 560 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2010
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AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Callisto (K10)
32 nm Technology 45 nm
AM3+ Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
125 $ Release price 65 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB