The FX-8320 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-10980XE, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's CA$635.49 cheaper!
Advantages of the FX-8320
- Up to 91% cheaper – CA$64.51 vs CA$700.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-10980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-10980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 8 threads
FX-8320 vs Core i9-10980XE for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
88%
Min 1% FPS
112
89%
Price, CA$
CA$64.51
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.38/FPS
100%
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$700
9%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.68/FPS
10%
FX-8320 vs Core i9-10980XE 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 FX-8320 vs Core i9-10980XE in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-8320 vs Core i9-10980XE in core CPU performance specifications
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
44%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-8320 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10980XE |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 23rd, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
$169.00 | MSRP | $1,076.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Vishera | Codename | Cascade Lake |
125 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 18 |
| 8 | Threads | 36 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 24.75 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
