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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS 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 i9-12900KS is 3451 days newer than the cheaper FX-8320.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 45% better in World of Warcraft than FX-8320 - 225 vs 155 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8320 - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8320 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-8320
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - CA$111.14 vs CA$619.35
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 125 vs 150 Watts
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Intel Core i9-12900KS Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores Up to 5.5 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, featuring Intel Adaptive Boost Technology LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 150W Processor Base Power
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AMD FX-Series FX-8320 CPU Used 8-Core 8-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 8M 125W Socket AM3+
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Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
FX-8320
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | AMD FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Core i9 | Collection | FX |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vishera |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 17.5x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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