AMD FX-8310 vs Intel Core i5-12600HX

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AMD FX-8310 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i5-12600HX
AMD FX-8310 Intel Core i5-12600HX

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-8310 and the Intel Core i5-12600HX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD FX-8310 8 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Intel Core i5-12600HX which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2022.
AMD FX (30) Family Intel Core i5 (331)
AMD FX-8000 (11) CPU group Intel Core i 12000H (23)
2 Generation 12
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Alder Lake H
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor Intel Core i5-13600HX

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8310 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (4.30 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-12600HX clocks with 2.50 GHz (4.60 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Core i5-12600HX
8 Cores 12
8 Threads 16
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
3.40 GHz (4.30 GHz) A-Core 2.50 GHz (4.60 GHz)
4x Golden Cove
-- B-Core 1.80 GHz (3.30 GHz)
8x Gracemont

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Core i5-12600HX
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU Intel UHD Graphics 770
GPU frequency 0.30 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
-- GPU Generation 11
Technology 10 nm
Max. displays 3
-- Compute units 32
-- Shader 256
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 64 GB
-- DirectX Version 12

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU Intel UHD Graphics 770
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 Decode
No Codec AVC Decode / Encode
No Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-8310, while the Intel Core i5-12600HX supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Core i5-12600HX
DDR3-1866 Memory LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max. Memory 128 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache 14.00 MB
8.00 MB L3 Cache 18.00 MB
-- PCIe version 5.0
-- PCIe lanes 20
-- PCIe Bandwidth 78.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD FX-8310 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-12600HX is 55 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Core i5-12600HX
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- TDP (PL2) 157 W
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down 45 W
-- Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The AMD FX-8310 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-12600HX is at 32.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Core i5-12600HX
32 nm Technology 10 nm
Unknown Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
AM3+ Socket LGA 1700
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2022
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-8310 (0%)
Intel Core i5-12600HX (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-8310 (38%)
Intel Core i5-12600HX (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
9065 (38%)
Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel Core i5-12600HX
12C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
24105 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel Core i5-12600HX
12C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
1765 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel Core i5-12600HX
12C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
8036 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel Core i5-12600HX
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.35 GHz
691 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
98 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel Core i5-12600HX
12C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
665 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel Core i5-12600HX
12C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-8310 Intel Core i5-12600HX
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