AMD FX-8320 vs AMD FX-6350

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD FX-8320 or AMD FX-8320 – 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-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.
The AMD FX-6350 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
AMD FX-8000 Group AMD FX-6300
2 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8320 Name AMD FX-6350
AMD FX Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-6350 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6350 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
8 Threads 6
8x Cores 6x
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
3.75 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8320 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-6350 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Release date --
-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
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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-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
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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 125 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.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
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Technical details

The AMD FX-8320 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-6350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2013
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
-- Chip design --
125 $ Release price 115 $
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-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
10211
10211
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
9034
9034

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
8291
8291
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
7009
7009

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2489
2489
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
2091
2091

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
2185
2185
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-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
1109
1109

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1082
1082
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
1038
1038

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
549
549
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
522
522

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
212
212
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
188
188

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

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
6.4
6.4
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
5.0
5.0

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

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
0.9
0.9