Phenom X4 9350e vs FX-8320

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8320
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.53
+243%

FX-8320 outperforms Phenom X4 9350e by a whopping 243% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8320 and Phenom X4 9350e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking14562347
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.421.67
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Agena (2007−2008)
Release date23 October 2012 (11 years ago)July 2008 (15 years ago)
Current price$110 $60

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Phenom X4 9350e has 18% better value for money than FX-8320.

Detailed specifications

FX-8320 and Phenom X4 9350e 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz2 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size315 mm2285 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8320 and Phenom X4 9350e 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
SocketAM3+AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8320 and Phenom X4 9350e. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+no data
FMA+no data
AVX+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8320 and Phenom X4 9350e are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8320 and Phenom X4 9350e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8320 and Phenom X4 9350e.

PCIe versionn/ano 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.

FX-8320 3.53
+243%
Phenom X4 9350e 1.03

FX-8320 outperforms Phenom X4 9350e by 243% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

FX-8320 5457
+243%
Phenom X4 9350e 1590

FX-8320 outperforms Phenom X4 9350e by 243% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.53 1.03
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

The FX-8320 is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X4 9350e in performance tests.


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