Core i5-3470 vs FX-8320E
Aggregate performance score
FX-8320E outperforms i5-3470 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-8320E and Core i5-3470 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1559 | 1590 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 15 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.84 | 1.47 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i5 (Desktop) |
| Architecture codename | Vishera (2012−2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| Release date | 2 September 2014 (9 years ago) | 8 April 2012 (12 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $184 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
i5-3470 has 75% better value for money than FX-8320E.
Detailed specifications
FX-8320E and Core i5-3470 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) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 6 MB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 132.8 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 67 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 67 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
Compatibility
Information on FX-8320E and Core i5-3470 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+ | FCLGA1155 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 77 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8320E and Core i5-3470. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | no data |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Security technologies
FX-8320E and Core i5-3470 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 i5-3470 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | no data |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8320E and Core i5-3470. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 25.6 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | no data | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8320E and Core i5-3470.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
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-8320E outperforms Core i5-3470 by 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 65%
FX-8320E outperforms Core i5-3470 by 6% in Passmark.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 40%
Core i5-3470 outperforms FX-8320E by 40% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 40%
Core i5-3470 outperforms FX-8320E by 9% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
3DMark Fire Strike Physics
Benchmark coverage: 4%
FX-8320E outperforms Core i5-3470 by 14% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.21 | 3.02 |
| Recency | 2 September 2014 | 8 April 2012 |
| Physical cores | 8 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 77 Watt |
FX-8320E has a 6.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.
i5-3470, on the other hand, has a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 23.4% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-8320E and Core i5-3470.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8320E and Core i5-3470, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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