AMD FX-8320 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8320 or AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS - 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 AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS was released in Q1/2023. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
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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 AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz). |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.20 GHz |
3.75 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
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 | AMD Radeon 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.80 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 | AMD Radeon 780M |
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 |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
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 AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS can connect up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
Max. Memory | 256 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 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 AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is 54 W. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 54 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-8320 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS cache has a total of 24.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
32 nm | Technology | 4 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 | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
AM3+ | Socket | FP8 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
125 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8320 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
Unknown | Unknown |