FX-4320 vs i5-7640X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7640X
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 112 Watt
4.43
+124%
FX-4320
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.98

Core i5-7640X outperforms FX-4320 by a whopping 124% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7640X and FX-4320 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13381939
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.98no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency3.741.97
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7640X and FX-4320 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed4 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4096 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7640X and FX-4320 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
SocketFCLGA2066AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7640X and FX-4320. 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
TSX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7640X and FX-4320 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7640X and FX-4320. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3-1866
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7640X and FX-4320.

PCIe version3.0Not Listed
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.

i5-7640X 4.43
+124%
FX-4320 1.98

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.

i5-7640X 7036
+123%
FX-4320 3150

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.43 1.98
Recency 26 June 2017 23 October 2012
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 95 Watt

i5-7640X has a 123.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

FX-4320, on the other hand, has 17.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-7640X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4320 in performance tests.


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