FX-8320E vs i3-9100T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9100T
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
3.44
+10.3%
FX-8320E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.12

Core i3-9100T outperforms FX-8320E by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15461615
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.950.69
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency9.303.11
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date1 September 2018 (6 years ago)2 September 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$122$147

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-9100T has 762% better value for money than FX-8320E.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size126 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature82 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100T and FX-8320E.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-9100T 3.44
+10.3%
FX-8320E 3.12

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-9100T 5472
+10.3%
FX-8320E 4960

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-9100T 1226
+180%
FX-8320E 438

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-9100T 3230
+91.7%
FX-8320E 1685

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.44 3.12
Recency 1 September 2018 2 September 2014
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 95 Watt

i3-9100T has a 10.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

FX-8320E, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i3-9100T is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8320E in performance tests.


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