The Core i3-8100 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8320. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the FX-8320
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8100 vs FX-8320 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
160
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Average FPS
151
94%
Min 1% FPS
113
94%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-8100 vs FX-8320 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8100 vs FX-8320 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8100 vs FX-8320 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
$1.17 | MSRP | $1.69 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Vishera |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
