AMD FX-4320 vs Intel Core i7-4760HQ

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AMD FX-4320 or AMD FX-4320 – 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-4320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4320, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Core i7-4760HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4760HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
2 Generation 4
AMD FX Family Intel Core i7
AMD FX-4300 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
AMD FX-4320 Name Intel Core i7-4760HQ
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4320 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4760HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4760HQ is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4320 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4760HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4760HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 7.5
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 40
-- Shaders 320
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 11.1
 
 

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

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
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 47 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-4320 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4760HQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2014
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Haswell H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 22 nm
AM3+ Socket BGA 1364
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes