AMD FX-8320 | Apple A5X | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8320 or Apple A5X - 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 Apple A5X has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple A5X was released in Q1/2011. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | Apple A5/A5X (2) |
2 | Generation | 5 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | A5 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple A6X |
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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 Apple A5X has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.00 GHz. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | Apple A5X |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.75 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The 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 | PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) |
GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 45 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 10 |
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 | PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) |
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 & PCIeThe AMD FX-8320 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A5X can connect up to 1 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | Apple A5X |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR2-800 |
Max. Memory | 1 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
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 Apple A5X is --. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | Apple A5X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-8320 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Apple A5X cache has a total of 1.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-8320 | Characteristic | Apple A5X |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | -- |
AM3+ | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
125 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.20 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8320
8C 8T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8320 | Apple A5X |
Unknown | Apple iPad 2 (3. Gen) |