i7-3517UE vs FX-9800P

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Aggregate performance score

FX-9800P
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.61
+7.3%
Core i7-3517UE
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.50

FX-9800P outperforms Core i7-3517UE by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9800P and Core i7-3517UE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21032156
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency10.168.36
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)3 June 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-9800P and Core i7-3517UE 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
L1 cache320 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per module)256 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm22 nm
Die size250 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,100 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on FX-9800P and Core i7-3517UE 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
SocketFP4Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9800P and Core i7-3517UE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Security technologies

FX-9800P and Core i7-3517UE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9800P and Core i7-3517UE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9800P and Core i7-3517UE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4unknown Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 (Bristol Ridge) ( - 758 MHz)Intel HD 4000

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9800P and Core i7-3517UE.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no data

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-9800P 1.61
+7.3%
i7-3517UE 1.50

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-9800P 2562
+7.5%
i7-3517UE 2384

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.61 1.50
Recency 31 May 2016 3 June 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 17 Watt

FX-9800P has a 7.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores, and 13.3% lower power consumption.

i7-3517UE, on the other hand, has a 27.3% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-9800P and Core i7-3517UE.


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