Intel Core i7-2820QM vs AMD FX-8350

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-2820QM or Intel Core i7-2820QM – 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 Intel Core i7-2820QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2820QM, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
The AMD FX-8350 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-8350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-2820QM Name AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i7 Family AMD FX
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2820QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2820QM is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
8 Threads 8
None None 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2820QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2820QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, 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.
The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2011 Release date --
10.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
32 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Execution units --
6 Generation --
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 125 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2820QM 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 FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
PGA 988 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
570 $ Release price 170 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992
Intel Core i7-2820QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
4406
4406

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777
Intel Core i7-2820QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2449
2449

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361
Intel Core i7-2820QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1769
1769

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543
Intel Core i7-2820QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1242
1242

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1298
1298
Intel Core i7-2820QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1001
1001

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-2820QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
688
688
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-2820QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
591
591
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-2820QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
249
249
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
209
209