Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 | AMD FX-8320E | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon E3-1240 v3 or AMD FX-8320E - 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 Xeon E3-1240 v3 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 was released in Q2/2013. The AMD FX-8320E has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8320E was released in Q3/2014. |
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Intel Xeon E3 (43) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
Intel Xeon E3 v3 (15) | CPU group | AMD FX-8000 (11) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Haswell S | Architecture | Vishera (Bulldozer) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 is 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the AMD FX-8320E has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8320E is at 3.20 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8320E |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The AMD FX-8320E supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8320E |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 is 80 W, while the AMD FX-8320E 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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Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8320E |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 is manufactured in 22 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-8320E is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8320E |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 1150 | Socket | AM3+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
250 $ | Release price | 125 $ |
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Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 | AMD FX-8320E |
Unknown | Unknown |