FX-8320E vs i7-3630QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3630QM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.22
+3.2%
FX-8320E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.12

Core i7-3630QM outperforms FX-8320E by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3630QM and FX-8320E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16081627
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.83
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency6.773.11
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date1 September 2012 (12 years ago)2 September 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$284$147

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3630QM 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C71 °C
Number of transistors1,480 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3630QM 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 configuration11
SocketFCPGA988AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3630QM and FX-8320E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3630QM and FX-8320E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3630QM 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 i7-3630QM and FX-8320E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3630QM and FX-8320E integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3630QM 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.

i7-3630QM 3.22
+3.2%
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.

i7-3630QM 5119
+3.2%
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.

i7-3630QM 561
+28.1%
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.

i7-3630QM 1900
+12.8%
FX-8320E 1685

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-3630QM 5660
FX-8320E 6460
+14.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.22 3.12
Recency 1 September 2012 2 September 2014
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

i7-3630QM has a 3.2% higher aggregate performance score, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

FX-8320E, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-3630QM and FX-8320E.

Be aware that Core i7-3630QM is a notebook processor while FX-8320E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3630QM and FX-8320E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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