The Core i7-3770K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8320, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$285.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 77 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the FX-8320
- Up to 82% cheaper – CA$64.51 vs CA$350.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i7-3770K vs FX-8320 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, CA$
CA$350
18%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.03/FPS
19%
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
97%
Min 1% FPS
112
97%
Price, CA$
CA$64.51
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.38/FPS
100%
Core i7-3770K vs FX-8320 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3770K vs FX-8320 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3770K vs FX-8320 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3770K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $313.00 | MSRP | $169.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
77 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
