AMD FX-8320E | Intel Core i5-2550k | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8320E or Intel Core i5-2550k - 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 i5-2550k has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2550k was released in Q1/2012. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000 (28) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-3570K |
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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 i5-2550k has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2550k is at 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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AMD FX-8320E | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2550k |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 i5-2550k supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-8320E | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2550k |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
Max. Memory | 32 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 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 i5-2550k has a TDP of 95 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 i5-2550k |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 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 i5-2550k is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-8320E | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2550k |
32 nm | Technology | 32 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 | Q1/2012 |
125 $ | Release price | 235 $ |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8320E | Intel Core i5-2550k |
Unknown | Unknown |