The Core i7-9700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8320, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$291.36 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the FX-8320
- Up to 82% cheaper – CA$64.51 vs CA$355.87
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-9700K vs FX-8320 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$355.87
18%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.85/FPS
21%
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
87%
Min 1% FPS
112
88%
Price, CA$
CA$64.51
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.38/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K vs FX-8320 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700K vs FX-8320 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $385.00 | MSRP | $169.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Vishera |
95 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
