FX-8320 vs Ultra 7 155H

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 155H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
16.28
+361%

Ultra 7 155H outperforms FX-8320 by a whopping 361% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4131520
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)23 October 2012 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$503no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads228
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache24 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusLaunchedno data
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.25 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320.

PCIe version5.0n/a
PCI Express lanes8no data
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 7 155H 16.28
+361%
FX-8320 3.53

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 7 155H 25102
+361%
FX-8320 5447

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.28 3.53
Recency 14 December 2023 23 October 2012
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 22 8
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 125 Watt

Ultra 7 155H has a 361.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more physical cores and 175% more threads, and 346.4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 155H is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8320 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 7 155H is a notebook processor while FX-8320 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 155H and FX-8320, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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