AMD FX-8300 vs AMD FX-8320

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AMD FX-8300 or AMD FX-8300 – 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-8300 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8300, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
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.
AMD FX-8000 Group AMD FX-8000
2 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8300 Name AMD FX-8320
AMD FX Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8300 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8300 is 3.3 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.
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.
8 Threads 8
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.75 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8300 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8320 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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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Memory & PCIe

pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
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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 125 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
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Technical details

The AMD FX-8300 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-8320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
32 nm Technology 32 nm
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-- Release price 125 $
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM3+ Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
10892
10892
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
10211
10211

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8844
8844
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
8291
8291

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2489
2489
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2311
2311

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2144
2144
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2042
2042

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1350
1350
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1289
1289

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1088
1088
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1082
1082

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
649
649
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
608
608

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
522
522
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
517
517

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
223
223
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
217
217

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
188
188
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
180
180

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
96
96
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
91
91

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

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6.8
6.8
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
6.4
6.4

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

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1.1
1.1