Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs i5-2320

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2320
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.31
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+1603%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i5-2320 by a whopping 1603% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2320 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking181068
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.4156.78
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency2.3031.03
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$160$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 13749% better value for money than i5-2320.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2320 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed3 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s64K (per core)
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size216 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2320 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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
SocketLGA1155AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2320 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-2320 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2320 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 i5-2320 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2000AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2320 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2320 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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.

i5-2320 2.31
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 39.35
+1603%

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.

i5-2320 3676
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62507
+1600%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-2320 538
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2929
+444%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-2320 1548
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 19679
+1171%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.31 39.35
Integrated graphics card 0.55 4.43
Recency 4 September 2011 4 January 2023
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 32
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 120 Watt

i5-2320 has 26.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D, on the other hand, has a 1603.5% higher aggregate performance score, 705.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2320 in performance tests.


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