Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600 outperforms the cheaper FX-8320 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-2600 is 653 days older than the cheaper FX-8320.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Performs up to 2% better in Battlefield V than FX-8320 - 213 vs 208 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than AMD FX-8320 - 95 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8320 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-8320
- Up to 6% cheaper than Core i7-2600 - CA$111.14 vs CA$117.71
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | AMD FX-8320 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | FX |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 17.5x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |