AMD G-T56N vs AMD FX-8140

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AMD G-T56N CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8140
AMD G-T56N AMD FX-8140

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD G-T56N and the AMD FX-8140 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD G-T56N 2 core processor released in Q1/2011 with the AMD FX-8140 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2012.
AMD G (38) Family AMD FX (30)
AMD G (13) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
1 Generation 2
Ontario (Bobcat) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD G-T56N is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.65 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8140 clocks with 3.20 GHz (4.10 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

AMD G-T56N Characteristic AMD FX-8140
2 Cores 8
2 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
1.65 GHz Frequency 3.20 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.10 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.10 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors 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.

AMD G-T56N Characteristic AMD FX-8140
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

AMD Radeon HD 6310 GPU no iGPU
0.49 GHz GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
3 GPU Generation --
40 nm Technology
2 Max. displays
1 Compute units --
80 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
1 GB Max. GPU Memory --
11 DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A 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.

AMD Radeon HD 6310 GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC No
Decode Codec VC-1 No
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD G-T56N, while the AMD FX-8140 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled.

AMD G-T56N Characteristic AMD FX-8140
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
1 (Single Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth --
No ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
1.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD G-T56N has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8140 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD G-T56N Characteristic AMD FX-8140
18 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD G-T56N has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 40 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8140 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD G-T56N Characteristic AMD FX-8140
40 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Socket AM3+
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2012
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

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⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD G-T56N AMD G-T56N
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz
766 (11%)
AMD FX-8140 AMD FX-8140
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
6845 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD G-T56N AMD G-T56N
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz
157 (100%)
AMD FX-8140 AMD FX-8140
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD G-T56N AMD G-T56N
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz
294 (100%)
AMD FX-8140 AMD FX-8140
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD G-T56N AMD G-T56N
AMD Radeon HD 6310 @ 0.49 GHz
79 (100%)
AMD FX-8140 AMD FX-8140
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD G-T56N AMD FX-8140
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