Intel Core i3-7300 vs AMD FX-8320

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-7300 or Intel Core i3-7300 – 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 Intel Core i3-7300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 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.
Intel Core i 7000 Group AMD FX-8000
7 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-7300 Name AMD FX-8320
Intel Core i3 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7300 is 4.0 GHz
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.
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 8x
2 CPU Cores 8
None None 4.0 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 3.75 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7300 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-8320 does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Q2/2016 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
9.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 38.4 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
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1866
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 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.
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 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.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price 125 $
Kaby Lake S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
4.0 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)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
10211
10211
Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
8684
8684

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
8291
8291
Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
4561
4561

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
4096
4096
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2042
2042

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2489
2489
Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
2325
2325

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1084
1084
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1082
1082

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1030
1030
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
522
522

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
608
608
Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
436
436

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
419
419
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
188
188

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
172
172
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
91
91

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

AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
6.4
6.4
Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
5.3
5.3

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

Intel Core i3-7300
2C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
2.1
2.1
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1.1
1.1