Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs FX-8320E

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8320E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.24
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
40.84
+1160%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms FX-8320E by a whopping 1160% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8320E and Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking160767
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.7455.73
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency3.1131.03
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$147$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 7431% better value for money than FX-8320E.

Detailed specifications

FX-8320E and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data64K (per core)
L1 cacheno data1024 KB
L2 cache8192 KB16 MB
L3 cacheno data128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size315 mm271+71+122 mm
Maximum core temperature71 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8320E and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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+AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8320E and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8320E and Ryzen 9 7950X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8320E and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8320E and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

PCIe versionn/a5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 3.24
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 40.84
+1160%

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-8320E 4960
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62500
+1160%

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.

FX-8320E 439
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2929
+567%

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.

FX-8320E 1689
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 19694
+1066%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.24 40.84
Recency 2 September 2014 4 January 2023
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 8 32
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 120 Watt

FX-8320E has 26.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D, on the other hand, has a 1160.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8320E in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8320E and Ryzen 9 7950X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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