AMD FX-8310 vs Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460

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AMD FX-8310 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
AMD FX-8310 Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-8310 and the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 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 Xeon CPU Max 9460 which has 40 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023.
AMD FX (30) Family Intel Xeon CPU Max (5)
AMD FX-8000 (11) CPU group Intel Xeon CPU Max 9000 (5)
2 Generation 3
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Sapphire Rapids
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

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 Xeon CPU Max 9460 clocks with 2.20 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 40 CPU cores and can calculate 80 threads in parallel.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
8 Cores 40
8 Threads 80
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.40 GHz Frequency 2.20 GHz
4.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.50 GHz
4.10 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

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 Xeon CPU Max 9460
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-- 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 no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
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-- DirectX Version --

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 no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-8310, while the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s enabled.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR5-4400, DDR5-4800
Max. Memory 4096 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 8 (Octa Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 307.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 97.50 MB
-- PCIe version 5.0
-- PCIe lanes 80
-- PCIe Bandwidth 315.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD FX-8310 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 is 350 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 350 W
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-- TDP down --
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Technical details

The AMD FX-8310 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 is at 97.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
32 nm Technology 10 nm
Unknown Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
AM3+ Socket LGA 4677
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows, Linux
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2023
-- Release price 8750 $
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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 (100%)
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 2.20 GHz
0 (0%)

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 Xeon CPU Max 9460 Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 3.50 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 Xeon CPU Max 9460 Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 2.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

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