Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the cheaper FX-8320 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8320 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 555 days newer than the cheaper FX-8320.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 8% better in Apex Legends than FX-8320 - 277 vs 256 FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than AMD FX-8320 - 88 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8320 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-8320
- Up to 50% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - CA$111.14 vs CA$222.65
- Up to 46% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-4790K - CA$0.43 vs CA$0.8 per FPS
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
277
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.8/FPS
53%
Price, CA$
CA$222.65
49%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$222.65 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7220 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
FPS
256
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.43/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$111.14
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$111.14 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7219 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790K | vs | AMD FX-8320 |
---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | FX |
Haswell | Codename | Vishera |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
88 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 17.5x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |