AMD FX-8320E vs Intel Core i5-4590

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD FX-8320E or AMD FX-8320E – 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-8320E 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-8320E, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Core i5-4590 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4590, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Core i 4000
2 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8320E Name Intel Core i5-4590
AMD FX Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8320E has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8320E is 3.2 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 Intel Core i5-4590 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4590 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
8 Threads 4
8x Cores 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8320E does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4590 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4590 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 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 160
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 20
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

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 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- 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 84 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 84 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-8320E 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 i5-4590 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2014
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 22 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
125 $ Release price 202 $
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Haswell S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 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)
-- Part Number --
AM3+ Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
10726
10726
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
9803
9803

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
7960
7960
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5353
5353

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3412
3412
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2042
2042

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2819
2819
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2269
2269

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1496
1496
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1235
1235

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1227
1227
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
999
999

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
877
877
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
500
500

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
584
584
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
505
505

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
319
319
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
188
188

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
144
144
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
91
91

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

AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
6.1
6.1
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5.7
5.7