i3-5005U vs FX-4320

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4320
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.98
+55.9%
Core i3-5005U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.27

FX-4320 outperforms Core i3-5005U by an impressive 56% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19362291
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency1.967.97
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Broadwell-U (2015)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)1 March 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$275

Detailed specifications

FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz2 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache192 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache4096 KB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size315 mm282 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U 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
SocketAM3+FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Responseno data+
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel HD Graphics 5500
Max video memoryno data16 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data850 MHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U.

PCIe versionNot Listed2.0
PCI Express lanesno data12

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.

FX-4320 1.98
+55.9%
i3-5005U 1.27

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.

FX-4320 3150
+55.8%
i3-5005U 2022

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.98 1.27
Recency 23 October 2012 1 March 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

FX-4320 has a 55.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-5005U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-4320 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-5005U in performance tests.

Note that FX-4320 is a desktop processor while Core i3-5005U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4320 and Core i3-5005U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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