Core 2 Extreme QX6700 vs FX-8320E

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Aggregated performance score

FX-8320E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads
3.21
+134%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4 cores / 4 threads
1.37

FX-8320E outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by 134% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

General info

Comparing FX-8320E and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking14952110
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money1.192.94
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Kentsfield (2007)
Release date2 September 2014 (9 years ago)no data
Current price$140 $312

Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has 147% better value for money than FX-8320E.

Technical specs

FX-8320E and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 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 speed3.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.67 GHz
Bus supportno data1066 MHz
L2 cache8192 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8320E and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8320E and Core 2 Extreme QX6700. 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-8320E and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8320E and Core 2 Extreme QX6700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8320E and Core 2 Extreme QX6700.

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-8320E 3.21
+134%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 1.37

FX-8320E outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by 134% based on our aggregated 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-8320E 4960
+134%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2118

FX-8320E outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by 134% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 3.21 1.37
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 130 Watt

The FX-8320E is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8320E and Core 2 Extreme QX6700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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