AMD FX-8320E | Intel Core i3-3225 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8320E or Intel Core i3-3225 - 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-8320E 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-8320E was released in Q3/2014. The Intel Core i3-3225 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3225 was released in Q3/2012. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000 (31) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Ivy Bridge S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-8320E has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8320E is 3.20 GHz (4.00 GHz) while the Intel Core i3-3225 has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3225 is at 3.30 GHz. |
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AMD FX-8320E | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3225 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD FX-8320E or Intel Core i3-3225 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7 |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 16 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
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 HD Graphics 4000 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-8320E can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-3225 supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-8320E | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3225 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
Max. Memory | 32 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD FX-8320E is 95 W, while the Intel Core i3-3225 has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD FX-8320E | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3225 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-8320E is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i3-3225 is manufactured in 22 nm and has a 3.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-8320E | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3225 |
32 nm | Technology | 22 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, AVX |
AM3+ | Socket | LGA 1155 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
125 $ | Release price | 134 $ |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.05 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8320E | Intel Core i3-3225 |
Unknown | Unknown |