Ultra 5 238V vs FX-8320E
Aggregate performance score
Core Ultra 5 238V outperforms FX-8320E by a whopping 351% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-8320E and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1624 | 521 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.83 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | 3.09 | 77.86 |
| Architecture codename | Vishera (2012−2015) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| Release date | 2 September 2014 (10 years ago) | 24 September 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $147 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
FX-8320E and Core Ultra 5 238V 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) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 37 MHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 192 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 8192 KB | 2.5 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 8 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | 71 °C | 100 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-8320E and Core Ultra 5 238V 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+ | Intel BGA 2833 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 17 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8320E and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
FX-8320E and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8320E and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 FX-8320E and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Arc 130V |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8320E and Core Ultra 5 238V.
| PCIe version | n/a | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 4 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.12 | 14.06 |
| Recency | 2 September 2014 | 24 September 2024 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 17 Watt |
Ultra 5 238V has a 350.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 458.8% lower power consumption.
The Core Ultra 5 238V is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8320E in performance tests.
Note that FX-8320E is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8320E and Core Ultra 5 238V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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