AMD FX-8320 | Intel Core i7-8550U | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8320 or Intel Core i7-8550U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD FX-8320 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8320 was released in Q4/2012. The Intel Core i7-8550U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-8550U was released in Q3/2017. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | Intel Core i 8000U (KL) (7) |
2 | Generation | 8 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Kaby Lake U Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-8320 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.00 GHz). The Intel Core i7-8550U has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8550U |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
3.75 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
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 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-8320 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-8550U can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8550U |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
Max. Memory | 32 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 12 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD FX-8320 has a TDP of 125 W, that of the Intel Core i7-8550U is 15 W. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8550U |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-8320 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-8550U cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8550U |
32 nm | Technology | 14 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 |
AM3+ | Socket | BGA 1356 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
125 $ | Release price | 385 $ |
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AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.15 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8320 | Intel Core i7-8550U |
Unknown | Unknown |