i3-7360X vs FX-8320

Primary details

Comparing FX-8320 and Core i3-7360X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking	1549	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Desktop processor	Desktop processor
Power efficiency	2.60	no data
Architecture codename	Vishera (2012−2015)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date	23 October 2012 (12 years ago)	3 October 2017 (7 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8320 and Core i3-7360X 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 cores	8 (Octa-Core)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	8	4
Base clock speed	3.5 GHz	4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed	4 GHz	4.3 GHz
L1 cache	no data	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	8192 KB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	no data	4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	32 nm	14 nm
Die size	315 mm2	no data
Maximum core temperature	61 °C	no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	no data	65 °C
Number of transistors	1,200 million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	+	+
P0 Vcore voltage	Min: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 V	no data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8320 and Core i3-7360X 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	AM3+	2066
Power consumption (TDP)	125 Watt	112 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8320 and Core i3-7360X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
FMA	+	-
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	no data	+
TSX	-	+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8320 and Core i3-7360X are enumerated here.

AMD-V	+	-
VT-x	no data	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8320 and Core i3-7360X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types

DDR3

DDR4 Quad-channel

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8320 and Core i3-7360X.

PCIe version

n/a

3.0

Pros & cons summary

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Recency	23 October 2012	3 October 2017
Physical cores	8	2
Threads	8	4
Chip lithography	32 nm	14 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	125 Watt	112 Watt

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