AMD FX-8320E vs Intel Core i7-6567U

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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 i7-6567U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6567U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-8320E Name Intel Core i7-6567U
AMD FX Family Intel Core i7
2 Generation 6
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Core i 6000U
 
 

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 i7-6567U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6567U is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8320E does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-6567U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6567U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 550, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2015
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 550
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 384
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Execution units 48
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

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 28 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
None TDP down 23 W
 
 

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 i7-6567U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Skylake U
32 nm Technology 14 nm
AM3+ Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
125 $ Release price 415 $
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
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
9803
9803
Intel Core i7-6567U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
7045
7045

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
7960
7960
Intel Core i7-6567U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3841
3841

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6567U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3826
3826
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2042
2042

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2269
2269
Intel Core i7-6567U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1904
1904

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6567U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
855
855
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 i7-6567U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
329
329

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6567U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
153
153
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
91
91