Intel Core2 Duo E4400 vs AMD FX-4320

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Intel Core2 Duo E4400 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-4320
Intel Core2 Duo E4400 AMD FX-4320

CPU comparison

Intel Core2 Duo E4400 or AMD FX-4320 - 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 Intel Core2 Duo E4400 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 was released in Q3/2007.

The AMD FX-4320 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-4320 was released in Q4/2012.
Intel Core2 Duo (29) Family AMD FX (30)
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) CPU group AMD FX-4300 (3)
1 Generation 2
Conroe (Core) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The AMD FX-4320 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz).

Intel Core2 Duo E4400 Characteristic AMD FX-4320
2 Cores 4
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
2.00 GHz Frequency 4.00 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.20 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.20 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.

Intel Core2 Duo E4400 Characteristic AMD FX-4320
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- 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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
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 & PCIe

The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-4320 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

Intel Core2 Duo E4400 Characteristic AMD FX-4320
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory DDR3-1866
16 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 4.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD FX-4320 is 95 W.

Intel Core2 Duo E4400 Characteristic AMD FX-4320
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 has a 2.00 MB cache, while the AMD FX-4320 cache has a total of 4.00 MB.

Intel Core2 Duo E4400 Characteristic AMD FX-4320
65 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
LGA 775 Socket AM3+
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2007 Release date Q4/2012
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core2 Duo E4400 (53%)
AMD FX-4320 (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core2 Duo E4400 (25%)
AMD FX-4320 (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.
Intel Core2 Duo E4400 Intel Core2 Duo E4400
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz
292 (53%)
AMD FX-4320 AMD FX-4320
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz
553 (100%)

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.
Intel Core2 Duo E4400 Intel Core2 Duo E4400
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz
532 (36%)
AMD FX-4320 AMD FX-4320
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz
1481 (100%)

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.
Intel Core2 Duo E4400 Intel Core2 Duo E4400
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz
632 (13%)
AMD FX-4320 AMD FX-4320
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz
5011 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core2 Duo E4400 Intel Core2 Duo E4400
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz
312 (100%)
AMD FX-4320 AMD FX-4320
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo E4400 AMD FX-4320
Unknown Unknown

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