Xeon X7560 vs FX-8320E

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8320E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.12
Xeon X7560
2010
8 cores / 16 threads, 130 Watt
5.11
+63.8%

Xeon X7560 outperforms FX-8320E by an impressive 64% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8320E and Xeon X7560 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16151205
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.79no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.113.72
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)no data
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)1 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$147no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8320E and Xeon X7560 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.27 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.67 GHz
L2 cache8192 KBno data
L3 cacheno data24 MB L3 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8320E and Xeon X7560 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+FCBGA1567,FCLGA1567
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8320E and Xeon X7560. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data1.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Security technologies

FX-8320E and Xeon X7560 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8320E and Xeon X7560 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8320E and Xeon X7560. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066

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 Xeon X7560.

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 3.12
Xeon X7560 5.11
+63.8%

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.

FX-8320E 4960
Xeon X7560 8110
+63.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.12 5.11
Recency 2 September 2014 1 January 2010
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 130 Watt

FX-8320E has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 36.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon X7560, on the other hand, has a 63.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

The Xeon X7560 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8320E in performance tests.

Note that FX-8320E is a desktop processor while Xeon X7560 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8320E and Xeon X7560, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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