AMD FX-8100 vs Intel Core i5-8305G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD FX-8100 or AMD FX-8100 – 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-8100 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Core i5-8305G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8305G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Core i 8000G
2 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-8100 Name Intel Core i5-8305G
AMD FX Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8100 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8100 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-8305G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8305G is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
8 Threads 8
8x Cores 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8100 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-8305G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8305G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, which has 1280 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 1280
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 20
-- GPU frequency 0.93 GHz
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.01 GHz
GPU name AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 38.4 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 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-8100 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 Core i5-8305G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2018
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Kaby Lake G Refresh
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 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)
-- Part Number --
AM3+ Socket BGA 2270
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
14668
14668
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
8075
8075

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
6884
6884
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
6159
6159

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4039
4039
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1640
1640

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
8.0
8.0
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4.7
4.7