Intel Core i7-5820K vs AMD FX-8350

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-5820K or Intel Core i7-5820K – 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 i7-5820K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The AMD FX-8350 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-8350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Core i 5000X Group AMD FX-8000
5 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-5820K Name AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5820K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5820K is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
12 Threads 8
6x Cores 8x
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5820K does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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
DDR4-2133 Memory type
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels 2
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5820K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 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
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
499 $ Release price 170 $
Haswell E Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
15.0 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 2011-3 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
23052
23052
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
11164
11164

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
9854
9854
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5763
5763
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5700
5700
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
3803
3803

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5537
5537
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
3740
3740
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2144
2144

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
2849
2849
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
2301
2301
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1298
1298

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1086
1086
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1085
1085
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
665
665

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
923
923
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
795
795
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
579
579

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
331.7
331.7

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
329
329
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
209
209

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
139
139
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
96
96

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
88
88
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
45
45

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

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
11.1
11.1
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
6.9
6.9

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

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1.7
1.7
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1.1
1.1