Processor comparison
AMD FX-8320E vs Intel Core i7-2860QM
AMD
AMD FX-8320E
AMD Socket AM3+
3200 MHz
8 cores
Sep 2014
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i7-2860QM
Intel Socket G2 (988B)
2500 MHz
4 cores
Sep 2011
MOBILE
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- AMD FX-8320E100%
- Intel Core i7-2860QM116%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- AMD FX-8320E100%
- Intel Core i7-2860QM134%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- AMD FX-8320E101%
- Intel Core i7-2860QM100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-8320E
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-2860QM
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 34% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 50 watts lower power draw.
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the AMD FX-8320E.
- Around 16% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i7-2860QM
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| AMD FX-8320E | Intel Core i7-2860QM |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| SSE4a | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| AES | | |
| AVX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| CVT16 | | |
| EVP | | |
| FMA4 | | |
| XOP | | |
| Turbo Core | | |
| HT3.1 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| TXT | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| AES-NI | | |
Architecture
| AMD FX-8320E | Intel Core i7-2860QM |
|---|
| Architecture | AMD Piledriver | Intel_SandyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Mobile |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | unknown |
| Codename | Vishera | Sandy Bridge |
| Release Date | Sep 2014 | Sep 2011 |
Cores
| AMD FX-8320E | Intel Core i7-2860QM |
|---|
| Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | Intel HD 3000 |
Cache
| AMD FX-8320E | Intel Core i7-2860QM |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 KB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 8192 KB (shared) | 8192 KB (shared) |
Physical
| AMD FX-8320E | Intel Core i7-2860QM |
|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ | Intel Socket G2 (988B) |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | unknown |
| Package | uPGA | rPGA |
| Die Size | 315mm² | 216mm² |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| AMD FX-8320E | Intel Core i7-2860QM |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3200 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4000 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Base Clock | 200 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | 1.425 V | unknown |
| TDP | 95 W | 45 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- AMD FX-8320E2440 points
- Intel Core i7-2860QM3600 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- AMD FX-8320E12805 points
- Intel Core i7-2860QM12000 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- AMD FX-8320E9714
- Intel Core i7-2860QM9357
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Single Core)
- AMD FX-8320E2238
- Intel Core i7-2860QM3050
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Multi Core)
- AMD FX-8320E10693
- Intel Core i7-2860QM10828
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- AMD FX-8320E1964
- Intel Core i7-2860QM2612
points - higher is better