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.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-4300 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
AMD FX Family Intel Core i7
2 Generation 4
AMD FX-4320 Name Intel Core i7-4760HQ
 
 

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.
Yes Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
 
 

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.
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 40
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2013
GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
-- Shaders 320
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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

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.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AM3+ Socket BGA 1364
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Haswell H
32 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2