Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) vs FX-8320

Aggregate performance score

FX-8320
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.43
+114%
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.60

FX-8320 outperforms Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) by a whopping 114% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8320 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15622105
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.601.21
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Deneb (2009−2011)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)7 November 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8320 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2258 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8320 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 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+AM3
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8320 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8320 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8320 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8320 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W).

PCIe versionn/a2.0

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-8320 3.43
+114%
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 1.60

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-8320 5441
+114%
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 2544

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.43 1.60
Recency 23 October 2012 7 November 2009
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm

FX-8320 has a 114.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

The FX-8320 is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8320 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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