CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
AMD FX-8310 or AMD FX-8310 – 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-8310 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series. To use the AMD FX-8310, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700C features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series. To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3700C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
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| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
| AMD FX-8310 |
Name |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700C |
| AMD FX |
Family |
AMD Ryzen 7 |
| 2 |
Generation |
3 |
| AMD FX-8000 |
Group |
AMD Ryzen 3000C |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD FX-8310 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8310 is 3.4 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700C has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700C is 2.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
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| 4.3 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
4.0 GHz |
| Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| 3.4 GHz |
Frequency |
2.3 GHz |
| 8 |
Threads |
8 |
| 4.1 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
2.7 GHz |
| No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
| 8 |
CPU Cores |
4 |
| 8x |
Cores |
4x |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD FX-8310 does not have integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700C uses the AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics, which has 640 texture shaders and 10 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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GPU frequency |
1.4 GHz |
| -- |
Release date |
Q1/2018 |
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Direct X |
12 |
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GPU name |
AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics |
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Technology |
14 nm |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Shaders |
640 |
| 0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
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Execution units |
10 |
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Generation |
8 |
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GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
-- |
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AI hardware |
-- |
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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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AVC |
Decode / Encode |
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VC-1 |
Decode |
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VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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h264 |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
AV1 |
No |
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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 39.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
| 0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
64.0 GB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
| -- |
Bandwidth |
39.5 GB/s |
| DDR3-1866 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2666 |
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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 15 W watts.
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| None |
TDP up |
25 W |
| -- |
Tjunction max |
105 °C |
| 95 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
15 W |
| None |
TDP down |
12 W |
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Technical details |
The AMD FX-8310 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 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured using a 12 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
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| Q3/2014 |
Release date |
Q3/2020 |
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Part Number |
-- |
| 0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
2.0 MB |
| AMD-V |
Virtualization |
AMD-V, SVM |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
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Chip design |
Chiplet |
| Vishera (Bulldozer) |
Architecture |
Picasso (Zen+) |
| 32 nm |
Technology |
12 nm |
| AM3+ |
Socket |
FP5 |
| Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
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Release price |
-- |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 8.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
4.0 MB |
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