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Ryzen 9 5950X vs FX-8320E

Ryzen 9 5950X vs FX-8320E: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 283.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 59 minutes ago

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AMD FX-8320E

3.2 GHz | 8-core

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AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 283.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 59 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8320E

3.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8320E Logo
AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms the cheaper FX-8320E on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8320E is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5950X is 2256 days newer than the cheaper FX-8320E.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 2% better in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands than FX-8320E - 192 vs 189 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8320E - 32 vs 8 threads

Advantages of AMD FX-8320E

  • Up to 49% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5950X - $130.17 vs $255.18
  • Up to 49% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands than Ryzen 9 5950X - $0.76 vs $1.48 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - 95 vs 105 Watts
This is a free version of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

192

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.48/FPS

51%

Price, €

€283.25

51%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 283.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 59 minutes ago

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


FPS

189

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.76/FPS

100%

Price, €

€144.49

100%

Value Winner

AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

443

20%

Multi-Core

1680

14%

Nov 5th, 2020
Release DateSep 2nd, 2014
Ryzen 9CollectionFX
VermeerCodenameVishera
AMD Socket AM4SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores8
32
Threads8
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
105 WTDP
95 W
7 nm
Process Size32 nm
34.0x
Multiplier16.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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