CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
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 Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
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| AMD FX-8000 |
Group |
Intel Pentium G6000 |
| 2 |
Generation |
10 |
| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
| AMD FX-8320 |
Name |
Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE |
| AMD FX |
Family |
Intel Pentium |
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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 Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE is 3.2 GHz
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| 8 |
Threads |
4 |
| 8x |
Cores |
2x |
| 8 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
| Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
| 4.0 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
| 3.5 GHz |
Frequency |
3.2 GHz |
| 3.75 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD FX-8320 does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders and 12 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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Shaders |
96 |
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Release date |
Q3/2016 |
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Technology |
14 nm |
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Direct X |
12 |
| 0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
32.0 GB |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Execution units |
12 |
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GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz |
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Generation |
9.5 |
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.05 GHz |
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GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics 610 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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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VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
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VC-1 |
Decode |
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JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
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AV1 |
No |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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.
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| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| DDR3-1866 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2400 |
| Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
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Max. Memory |
128.0 GB |
| 2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
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Bandwidth |
38.4 GB/s |
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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 35 W watts.
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| 125 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
35 W |
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Tjunction max |
100 °C |
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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 Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
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| Q4/2012 |
Release date |
Q2/2020 |
| AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| 32 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
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Chip design |
Monolithic |
| 125 $ |
Release price |
79 $ |
| Vishera (Bulldozer) |
Architecture |
Comet Lake S |
| 8.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
4.0 MB |
| Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
-- |
| AM3+ |
Socket |
LGA 1200 |
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L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
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